Atty. Robert M. Finkel

Atty. Robert M. Finkel

Robert Finkel is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the FinTech Group. Mr.

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Robert M. Finkel is an 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 Columbia University (MA, 1988) and Stanford University (JD, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Finkel is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the FinTech Group
  • Mr. Finkel has more than 30 years of experience in private practice representing leading international corporations and financial institutions in complex commercial transactions with a particular focus on technology and outsourcing
  • Over the course of his career, he has represented clients in more than 150 major outsourcing transactions, across a wide variety of industries and types of transactions

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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Where is Robert M. Finkel's law office located?
Robert M. Finkel'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.
Where did Robert M. Finkel go to law school?
Robert M. Finkel earned their education at (MA, 1988); (JD, 1987); (BA, 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Robert M. Finkel received?
Robert M. Finkel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

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Education

MA
Columbia University
- 1988
JD
Stanford University
- 1987
BA
University of Pennsylvania
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — IT Outsourcing Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — FinTech Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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