Ropes & Gray announced it has added prominent New York-based litigator Noah Yavitz as a partner in its litigation & enforcement practice, continuing a recent run of lateral growth in the firm’s New York office.
The firm said Yavitz brings experience across complex commercial disputes, including high-stakes merger litigation, federal securities actions, and derivative claims involving corporate fiduciaries, as clients seek trial and appellate advocacy amid a demanding corporate litigation environment.
Ropes & Gray said Yavitz is the fourth partner to join the firm since the beginning of 2026 and the third partner addition in New York over that span.
Yavitz joins from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, where he became a partner in 2022 after joining the firm in 2014. Ropes & Gray said his matters have included prominent litigation and trial and appellate wins in federal and state courts, including the Delaware Court of Chancery.
The firm framed the hire as additive to its corporate and securities litigation capabilities, particularly in Delaware, and as part of a broader investment in its New York platform. Ropes & Gray also noted that its New York litigation practice added former federal prosecutor and white collar partner Sarah Coyne last year.
Ropes & Gray said it is marking the 25th anniversary of its New York office this year, describing it as a strategic hub and a foundation for expansion.
Yavitz earned his J.D. with high honors from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. with honors from the University of Chicago. After law school, he clerked for Judge Frank Easterbrook of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Ropes & Gray said he also serves as a lecturer in law at Columbia Law School, where he teaches a course on complex, multijurisdictional litigation.
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“Noah strengthens our ability to continue delivering outstanding results for clients in complex, business-critical matters. His elite skills and market reputation add to our capabilities in guiding clients through their biggest moments. His arrival is another clear signal of our ambitions to grow and invest in top talent for our clients’ benefit.”
Julie Jones, Chair
“Noah is a super-talented litigator with experience on many of the most consequential corporate and securities litigation matters of the last decade. He has accomplished a tremendous amount in the still early stages of his career. We are excited to add him to our thriving litigation practice in New York, which also saw the addition of former federal prosecutor and white collar partner Sarah Coyne last year.”
Gregg Weiner, Co-Leader, Global Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group
“Clients are turning to Ropes & Gray for market-leading corporate litigation in Delaware across industries, and Noah’s track record in merger litigation, stockholder and governance disputes will immediately strengthen our capabilities in the Court of Chancery. His extensive experience before the Delaware Court of Chancery, combined with our deal-side strength and trial pedigree, further enhances our capabilities to deliver industry-leading counsel and tangible value to clients, guiding them through the full spectrum of high-stakes Delaware matters.”
David Hennes, Co-Head, Corporate & Securities Litigation Practice; Co-Head, Investment Banking Industry Group
“Ropes & Gray has become a leading firm in New York by recruiting top talent like Noah. We expect him to deepen our New York litigation practice and enhance our office community with his experience, his mentorship mindset and his commitment to our values of teamwork and collaboration.”
Eva Carman, Co-Head, Securities and Futures Enforcement Practice; Co-Managing Partner, New York Office
“I’m thrilled to join the exceptional team of litigators at Ropes & Gray. Ropes has built the ideal platform for assisting clients with their most complex corporate and securities disputes – marrying an uncompromising commitment to excellence with a famously collaborative and collegial culture. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s thriving New York office, and to working with my new colleagues across practices and around the world. I cannot wait to show our clients what we can accomplish together.”
Noah Yavitz, Partner, Litigation & Enforcement
