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Central Park viral lawyer kiss – partner facing exit

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2026-08-24 22:49 UTC → 2026-08-27 07:42 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. ~~On 29 July 2026 the firm confirmed Cullerton’s suspension pending the probe, noting his annual earnings exceed $4 million.~~ By ~~31 July 2026 the investigation remained ongoing; no formal disciplinary action against Borenzweig has been disclosed. Further reporting on 31 July 2026 noted the kiss could cost~~ late August 2026, reports indicate that Cullerton roughly $12 million in partnership compensation. Influencer Jay Guapõ livestreamed the incident to more than 6 million viewers and remarked, “there are children around, get a hotel room,” intensifying public criticism. A new TikTok post, now 39 seconds long is facing an inevitable exit from Wachtell Lipton. While he technically remains employed and ~~also shared~~ on ~~Instagram, amassed millions of views, reinforcing concerns about~~ leave, sources close to the situation suggest a split from the firm is underway. The professional ~~conduct and privacy in public spaces. No criminal charges~~ implications have been ~~filed. The potential financial loss and~~ further complicated by the ~~viral spread have heightened scrutiny of his personal conduct~~ power hierarchy between Cullerton, a partner, and ~~reinforced speculation that the pending move is effectively cancelled.~~ Borenzweig, a junior associate. As of late August 2026, neither Wachtell, Cullerton, ~~married~~ Borenzweig, nor Gibson Dunn has immediately responded to ~~fellow attorney Moira Penzo and residing on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, remains temporarily suspended, and both lawyers’ profiles still appear on~~ requests for comment regarding the ~~firm’s website.~~ specifics of his departure or Borenzweig’s professional status. The ~~episode has intensified debate over workplace conduct, consent, and~~ incident continues to highlight the impact of viral social-media exposure on elite legal professionals, especially as they continue to represent OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in the high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. By late August 2026, reports indicate that Cullerton is facing an inevitable exit from Wachtell Lipton. professionals.

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