Cravath Adds New Hire With a Les Moonves Asterisk

Cravath's new hire brings legal skill but a controversial past with Les Moonves, testing the firm's stated values.

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Cravath Adds New Hire With a Les Moonves Asterisk
Highlights
  • Mike Aiello joins Cravath despite his past work for Les Moonves, raising eyebrows.
  • The firm's press release emphasizes shared values, but critics point to Moonves's #MeToo allegations.
  • This hire could impact Cravath's reputation and client relations in the #MeToo era.

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