Bio | Emily Witt

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emilywitt@whistlerpartners.com
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“Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold.” – My best friend from high school and I still say that to each other instead of saying goodbye.

Sometimes, it just might take being stuck between a rock and a hard place to make our best life choices. Take Emily for example - she decided to be a Legal Recruiter at the rock climbing wall. Her climbing partner happened to be an attorney at a top law firm and suggested Emily might enjoy it. She gave it a shot and humbly debuted her legal recruiting career at a little Manhattan firm by the name of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Maybe you’ve heard of it?

At Wachtell, Emily learned what it takes to make it to the pinnacle of the legal profession working alongside some of the best attorneys in the country: you need to be adaptable, know how to stand your ground, have great people skills and be a commanding presence. But Wachtell associates have the same big picture questions as everyone else – what do I want to be when I grow up? It was no surprise that the associates were drawn to Emily - even strangers on the subway seem to want to come to her for advice (some of her closest acquaintances have been made that way). Finding herself the go-to career advice person at Wachtell, it wasn’t a big leap for Emily to make a career of it and become a legal recruiter.

Emily manages to be loyal and dedicated, while being a total thrill-seeker. In other words, she’s found her home at Whistler. She is a firm believer in following your inner voice when making any decision. She has a knack for trusting her instincts with people, making her a natural matchmaker. Always on the go, either locally or abroad, Emily stays centered through connecting with others. Whether discussing the pursuit of your dreams or the path to physical wellness (she’s also a fully certified Pilates Instructor!), Emily’s in for the ride.

What is your dream job? “Host of a travel TV show. I LOVE an adventure and just always want to be traveling, that’s why I don’t mind getting lost.”

Favorite Place to Travel: “Anywhere I’ve never been. The thrill is in the unknown.”

What movie is most about you? “Every John Hughes movie.”

EXCLUSIVE: General Counsel @ Medical Device Startup

Future of Beauty

EXCLUSIVE: Head of FinTech @ Financial Institution Client

The Pinnacle of FinTech

In-House Tech Transactions Attorney @ Venture Fund

VC with a Vision

Senior In-House Counsel @ Digital Health Leader

Not Your Grandma's Healthcare

In-House Commercial Transactions Attorney @ Digital Health Leader

Healthcare Meets Tech

Exclusive: ECVC Associate at Elite Firm's LA Office

Best Partner Opportunity in SoCal

Corporate M&A Associate @ Sports & Entertainment Focused Firm

The Home Run

In-House Corporate Counsel at Venture Fund

VC Meets FinTech

In-House Life Science Corporate Counsel @ Pharmaceutical Company

Future of Pharma

Startup & Media Associate @ Arts & Entertainment-Focused Boutique

Très Chic

In House M&A Counsel @ Top Private Equity Fund

In House Without the Pay Cut

Futures Trading Compliance @ Crypto Trading Platform

The Brand Name in Crypto

Corporate Counsel @ Video Gaming Unicorn

Game on!

Director of Business & Legal @ Media Streaming Company

Binge Worthy

Privacy Counsel @ International Gaming Company

The Next Big Thing in Gaming

Associate @ Hollywood Entertainment Boutique

Break Into Entertainment

Corporate Commercial Counsel @ Tech/Media Industry Giant

The Household Name

In House Counsel @ Post IPO "Unicorn"

The Brand You Love

IP & Tech Litigation opp at a Silicon Valley tech Firm

The Move Before You Go In House

Privacy Partner @ Bay Area AmLaw 50 Firm

Plug and Play

Head of Legal @ Late Stage B2B SaaS Company

First Legal Hire

IP & Tech Litigation opp in SoCal

In SoCal, Even Litigation is Sexy

Biotech Late Stage/Cap Markets Partner

Use Your Expertise

Business & Legal Affairs @ AdTech Market Leader

Digital Giants

Big Money Job at a Cutting Edge Biotech

Drugs are Fun!

ECVC Associate @ SoHo Boutique Firm

Edgy, Like Your Startup Clients

Senior Counsel @ Brainy FinTech Startup

Front Line Negotiations

In-House FinTech Bankruptcy Counsel

Can bankruptcy lawyers go in-house? YES!

Senior In-house Counsel @ Edgy FinTech Shop

Global Platform

Tech Transactions & Endless Summer

Hot & Elite (in a good way)

The Right Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice For You

Restructuring Your Own Career

PE M&A Partner Day 1 @ AmLaw 100 Firm

Title & Platform - Walk in as Partner

Less Finance, More Fintech

Go Digital

Litigation For Entertainment & The Arts

The Muse

General Counsel @ Digital Currency Trading Firm

Lead the Revolution

General Counsel @ Socially Conscious Fintech Startup

The Real Deal

Corporate/Fintech Associate @ Lifestyle Law Firm

Living in Style

Switch to FinTech deals

FinTech Fix

Use Your Science Degree

Back to School

IP Counsel @ Tier 1 Unicorn

Top Secret

Switch To Tech Transactions, Multiply Your In-house Options

The Solution

IP Counsel @ Tech Accelerator

Very Tech-y

Privacy & Tech Transactions Counsel @ Interactive Gaming Company

Going Global

New Media IP Transactions Associate @ Tech-leader

The Future is Now

Corporate Counsel @ Digital Marketing Startup

Launching Pad

Switch from Corporate/IP to Advertising

Change Gears

Corporate & IP Counsel @ Media & Entertainment Leader

Heavy Hitter

Digital Advertising Counsel @ Health & Wellness Startup

The Good Life

Advertising, Marketing & Entertainment Associate

Advertising Injection

Media, Entertainment & Sports Associate @ Prominent Firm

Primetime!

Counsel @ Series B Social Impact Startup

Be a Trailblazer

Switch from Capital Markets to Emerging Companies

ECVC Injection

Corporate Counsel @ Late-stage Workspace Startup

Enter the World of Startups

Associate General Counsel @ Venture Fund

Career Launcher

Outside General Counsel @Boutique Startup & Venture Firm

New School

Startup & Venture Capital Associate @ Elite Startup-Focused Firm

The Best of the Best

Legal Recruiter

New York or Los Angeles

Emily Witt

Managing Director