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Central Park viral lawyer kiss – partner suspended

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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. On Further reporting on 31 July 2026 ~~further reporting~~ noted ~~that~~ the kiss could cost Cullerton ~~the~~ roughly $12 million in partnership ~~compensation he was set to receive at Gibson Dunn.~~ 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 and also shared on Instagram, amassed millions of views, reinforcing concerns about professional conduct and privacy in public spaces. No criminal charges have been filed. The potential financial loss and the viral spread have heightened scrutiny of his personal conduct and reinforced speculation that the pending move is effectively cancelled. Cullerton, married to fellow attorney Moira Penzo and residing on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, remains temporarily suspended, and both lawyers’ profiles still appear on the firm’s website. The episode has intensified debate over workplace conduct, consent, and 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.

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