Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has announced the return of former partner Malcom Wunderli to its Los Angeles office, reflecting the firm’s strategic emphasis on bolstering its private wealth department. After a previous stint at Willkie, Wunderli’s expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals and families on complex estate and trust planning will be an asset to the firm’s expanding clientele in this sector. Details of Wunderli’s re-hire can be found here.
The reappointment comes amid a period of significant growth for Willkie’s Los Angeles office. The decision to reinstate Wunderli, known for his proficiency in navigating intricate legal frameworks associated with wealth management, aligns with the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing robust legal solutions tailored to the needs of affluent clients.
This move also signifies a broader trend in the legal industry, where law firms are increasingly reinforcing their private wealth practices to cater to the growing demand for specialized legal services in estate planning and wealth preservation. To learn more about recent trends in private wealth management within major law firms, see this analysis.
Wunderli’s return marks a continuation of his legal career dedicated to tackling sophisticated issues related to trusts, estates, and wealth transfer. His re-entry into Willkie’s Los Angeles office is expected to further enhance the firm’s competitive positioning in the Southern California legal market.