Atty. Rachael Joseph

Atty. Rachael Joseph

Rachael Joseph is a corporate lawyer who represents a wide range of companies in transactional matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms.

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About Rachael Joseph at a glance

Rachael Joseph is a business attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at University of Virginia (JD, 2020) and Boston College (BA, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rachael Joseph is a corporate lawyer who represents a wide range of companies in transactional matters
  • Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms. Joseph was an associate and summer associate at another New York firm, where she focused her work on mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies, capital markets and corporate finance
  • She also externed at another New York firm
  • During her time at the University of Virginia School of Law, she co-founded and was the president of the Middle Eastern and North African Law Student Association

Practice Areas Explained

Rachael Joseph's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rachael Joseph handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rachael Joseph

Where is Rachael Joseph's law office located?
Rachael Joseph's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rachael Joseph handle?
Rachael Joseph focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Rachael Joseph go to law school?
Rachael Joseph earned their education at (JD, 2020); (BA, 2015).
How can I contact Rachael Joseph for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rachael Joseph received?
Rachael Joseph's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law.

Education

JD
University of Virginia
- 2020
BA
Boston College
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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