Connections that last decades and span the globe
Our alumni are a tremendous source of strength for the firm and are our best brand ambassadors. We have a dynamic alumni network of over 4,500 lawyers who live in over 50 countries and work across all sectors of business, government, law and academia.
Leaders in the law and beyond
Davis Polk lawyers go on to do extraordinary things, and they are an integral part of the firm’s authority. Read Spotlights with a sampling of our distinguished alumni.
2025 Alumni Year in Review
In 2025, Davis Polk alumni made waves professionally, networked, connected and reunited with each other and carried on with excellence around the world. In our annual review, explore our programs and resource offerings and read about what our community has been up to this past year.
The Davis Polk Alumni Network
Experience at Davis Polk
opens doors
Alums are invited to join our exclusive online community of current and former Davis Polk lawyers and take advantage of:
- An alumni directory
- Job listings
- Upcoming alumni events
- Free CLE programs
- Free career coaching and other benefits for alums
- Pro bono opportunities
Alumni in the news
Davis Polk alumni are often featured in the news. We are pleased to share these recent alumni mentions.
Chairman at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, comments on how federal securities laws will provide market participants with a clear understanding of how the Commission treats crypto assets.
Dean at the University of Texas Law School, says the new residence hall at the University of Texas Law School will be a remarkable boost to community, value, and proximity for students.
Davis Polk Revisited
Helping alumni return to law
and advance their careers
At Davis Polk, we understand that a lawyer’s career path may include taking a break from the legal profession for a number of reasons, including to pursue careers outside the law or due to childcare or other personal priorities. We are committed to helping alumni transition back to the legal profession.
Davis Polk Revisited is a year-long reentry program designed to support former Davis Polk lawyers who have taken a break from the legal profession and wish to return to full-time legal careers. The program is open to alumni who have two or more years of Davis Polk experience and who have been away from the legal profession for at least one year. Revisited lawyers can be placed in practice groups, in which they will be considered first year associates and given work corresponding to that level, and can also serve in other legal roles throughout the firm (e.g., as Practice Resource lawyers or Pro Bono lawyers). Revisited lawyers serving in these other roles will be given work determined appropriate by the relevant manager.
Learn how to apply on the Davis Polk Alumni Network
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