A married law partner at the white-shoe firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is reportedly facing potential financial losses exceeding tens of millions of dollars after a viral video captured him in an intimate encounter in Central Park. The attorney, Nathaniel Cullerton, 45, was placed on leave following the incident, which occurred as he was reportedly preparing to join rival firm Gibson Dunn.
The incident unfolded when Cullerton and 29-year-old colleague Kelsey Borenzweig were filmed kissing in the park. The video, which gained significant traction on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, led to the reported rescission of a lucrative job offer from Gibson Dunn, according to legal sources cited by The Post. Cullerton was expected to be part of a group of attorneys moving to Gibson Dunn, a move that included the departure of renowned attorney Bill Savitt.
Cullerton, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, is estimated to earn at least $4 million annually, with the average partner at the firm reportedly making $12 million. The exact terms of his leave and potential financial repercussions remain unclear, and neither Wachtell Lipton nor Gibson Dunn have commented on the situation. Cullerton and Borenzweig also did not respond to requests for comment.
In addition to his professional standing, Cullerton is married to prosecutor Moira Kim Penza, who was the lead attorney in the federal case that convicted NXIVM sex cult founder Keith Raniere. Public records indicate they share an apartment on the Upper East Side.
The viral video has drawn comparisons to other public incidents, with some social media users likening it to a past cheating scandal involving the band Coldplay. The footage, which shows Cullerton and Borenzweig kissing passionately on a park bench before being interrupted by a TikTok user, has garnered millions of views across various platforms.