AXIOM LLP — New York — Est. 2001
Counsel of
consequence.
We advise institutions, companies and individuals on the legal matters that define their futures. Senior-led, trial-tested, and built for complexity.
Firm at a glance
What We Do
Practice Areas
Depth across six core disciplines, delivered by attorneys who specialize — not generalists who approximate.
Corporate Law
Transactions structured to last.
We advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate governance. Our clients include private equity sponsors, public companies, family-owned businesses and emerging growth companies navigating complex transactions.
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Courtroom discipline. Trial-ready from day one.
Our litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, class actions and regulatory investigations. We prepare every matter as if it will go to trial — and we try cases when that serves the client.
Learn more about LitigationReal Estate
From acquisition through disposition.
Our real estate practice covers all aspects of real property transactions — acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development and fund formation. We represent developers, institutional investors, operators and lenders.
Learn more about Real EstateIntellectual Property
Protection that moves at the speed of innovation.
We handle IP strategy, patent prosecution, trademark registration, licensing, and IP litigation. Our clients include technology companies, life sciences firms, media and entertainment companies and brand-intensive consumer businesses.
Learn more about Intellectual PropertyEmployment Law
Protecting the employer-employee relationship.
Our employment practice advises employers on hiring, termination, non-compete agreements, wage and hour compliance, discrimination claims and workplace investigations. We defend clients in state and federal court and before administrative agencies.
Learn more about Employment LawPrivate Client
Wealth preserved. Legacy protected.
Our private client practice serves high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, trust administration, charitable giving, family governance and business succession. We take a long view — decades, not quarters.
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Representative Result
Results speak.
We measure success by outcomes, not activity. A selection of representative matters illustrates the scope and consequence of our work.
View all results$180M Breach of Contract — Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
A financial services company retained AXIOM after prior counsel concluded the matter was likely to settle. Our team assessed the record, developed a clear trial theory, and prepared aggressively.
Outcome
The jury returned a verdict for our client after three weeks of trial. The matter settled post-verdict during the appeal window at a figure representing substantial recovery.
The Attorneys
Senior counsel, every matter.
James Whitfield
Partner
J.D., Columbia Law School (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
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Sarah Okonkwo
Partner
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
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Clarity under pressure.
Representation and Warranty Insurance: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2025
R&W insurance has moved from an exotic transaction tool to a near-standard feature of private equity M&A. But the market has shifted — coverage terms have tightened, underwriting is more rigorous, and pricing has risen. Here is what sophisticated parties should understand before the next deal.
Non-Compete Agreements in 2025: A State-by-State Reality Check
The FTC's attempted nationwide ban on non-compete agreements was blocked, but the patchwork of state restrictions has continued to tighten. Employers who rely on non-competes for workforce protection need a current picture of where they stand — and a realistic plan for states where enforcement is increasingly uncertain.
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