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Central Park viral lawyer kiss – partner facing exit

Overview

The TikTok clip of Wachtell partner Nathaniel D. Cullerton (also reported as Nejtanijel Kalerton) kissing associate Kelsey Borenzweig (also reported as Kelsi Borencvajg) in Central Park continues to dominate headlines. The 20-second video went viral in late July 2025, prompting Wachtell to place Cullerton on paid leave while an internal investigation began. The scandal derailed a pending multi-million-dollar lateral move to Gibson Dunn, which withdrew its offer.

By late August 2026, reports indicate that Cullerton is facing an inevitable exit from Wachtell Lipton. While he technically remains employed and on leave, sources close to the situation suggest a split from the firm is underway. The professional implications have been further complicated by the power hierarchy between Cullerton, a partner, and Borenzweig, a junior associate.

As of late August 2026, neither Wachtell, Cullerton, Borenzweig, nor Gibson Dunn has immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the specifics of his departure or Borenzweig’s professional status. The incident continues to highlight the impact of viral social-media exposure on elite legal professionals.

Entities

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz · Kelsey Borenzweig · Gibson Dunn · Nathaniel D. Cullerton · Central Park

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] Nathaniel Cullerton, a 45-year-old partner at Wachtell Lipton, was filmed kissing Kelsey Borenzweig on a bench in Central Park.
[● 5 SOURCES] The video was posted by TikTok creator Jay Guapo and quickly went viral, receiving millions of views.
[● 4 SOURCES] Wachtell Lipton placed Cullerton on leave pending an internal investigation.
[● 4 SOURCES] Gibson Dunn withdrew a pending job offer to Cullerton after the video went public.
[● 3 SOURCES] Cullerton earns at least $4 million annually as a junior partner at Wachtell Lipton.
[● 3 SOURCES] Cullerton and Borenzweig were members of the legal team that defended OpenAI and Sam Altman in a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk.
[● 3 SOURCES] No official disciplinary action against Borenzweig has been reported.
[● 2 SOURCES] Cullerton has been married to Moira Penza since 2016.

Timeline

26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Wachtell attorney Nathaniel Cullerton faces career fallout after viral video
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz partner Nathaniel Cullerton faces potential departure from his firm after a viral video of him kissing a colleague in Central Park disrupted a planned move to Gibson Dunn.
28 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Wachtell Lipton partner Nathaniel Cullerton facing exit after viral Central Park video
Wachtell Lipton partner Nathaniel Cullerton is reportedly being forced out of the firm following a viral video of him kissing a junior associate in Central Park, which also derailed a planned move to Gibson Dun
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
NYC lawyer Nathaniel Cullerton suspended after viral Central Park kiss
NY lawyer Nathaniel Cullerton was placed on leave after a TikTok‑viral kiss with colleague Kelsey Borenzweig in Central Park, costing him a multi‑million‑dollar job offer.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
Wachtell Partner Nathaniel Cullerton Suspended After Viral Central Park Kiss Video
Wachtell partner Nathaniel Cullerton was placed on leave after a viral TikTok showed him kissing colleague Kelsey Borenzweig in Central Park; Gibson Dunn withdrew his job offer, threatening a multi‑million‑doll
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Wachtell Lawyers Identified After Viral Central Park Kiss Video
TikTok footage of two lawyers kissing in Central Park was identified as Wachtell partner Nathaniel Cullerton and associate Kelsey Borenzweig, who recently defended OpenAI, prompting viral media attention.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
TikTok video of two lawyers kissing in Central Park goes viral
TikTok creator Jay Guapõ posted a video of lawyers Kelsey Borenzweig and Nathaniel Cullerton kissing on a Central Park bench, sparking social‑media debate over privacy, workplace ethics, and viral content.

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