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163: From Kentucky to $1.5 Trillion in M&A: Fmr. Cravath Partner Jim Woolery on Law, Business & Doing What You Love

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From a small town in Eastern Kentucky to advising on over $1.5 trillion in M&A transactions, Jim Woolery's career journey is worth tracking. As a former Senior Partner at elite law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Co-head of M&A at JP Morgan, and hedge fund founder, Jim shares the strategic decisions and bold moves that shaped his extraordinary career.

In this episode, Jim reveals:

  • The one simple thing you must do to make partner at a top law firm
  • How he transitioned from law to investment banking at the highest levels
  • Why he left a prestigious partnership to keep challenging himself
  • The "country lawyering" tactics that closed billion-dollar deals
  • His framework for prioritizing the 3 critical elements in every transaction
  • Why he founded his own advisory firm after hedge fund success

Jim's story demonstrates the power of continuous learning, strategic risk-taking, and staying ahead of market trends. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own firm, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone who mastered multiple industries at their pinnacle.

Connect with Jim: 917-841-4832 | https://www.wooleryco.com/

Topics: Career transitions, M&A, corporate law, investment banking, hedge funds, entrepreneurship, leadership

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From a small town in Eastern Kentucky to advising on over $1.5 trillion in M&A transactions, Jim Woolery's career journey is worth tracking. As a former Senior Partner at elite law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Co-head of M&A at JP Morgan, and hedge fund founder, Jim shares the strategic decisions and bold moves that shaped his extraordinary career.

In this episode, Jim reveals:

  • The one simple thing you must do to make partner at a top law firm
  • How he transitioned from law to investment banking at the highest levels
  • Why he left a prestigious partnership to keep challenging himself
  • The "country lawyering" tactics that closed billion-dollar deals
  • His framework for prioritizing the 3 critical elements in every transaction
  • Why he founded his own advisory firm after hedge fund success

Jim's story demonstrates the power of continuous learning, strategic risk-taking, and staying ahead of market trends. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, considering a career pivot, or building your own firm, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone who mastered multiple industries at their pinnacle.

Connect with Jim: 917-841-4832 | https://www.wooleryco.com/

Topics: Career transitions, M&A, corporate law, investment banking, hedge funds, entrepreneurship, leadership

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