Wheatly MacNamara~~Amy Mahon
January 24, 2026
Wheatly MacNamara and Amy Mahon Quoted in Legal Business Magazine Women Dealmakers Special Issue

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- Partners Wheatly MacNamara and Amy Mahon were featured in a Legal Business Magazine special issue on women in dealmaking within the legal industry
- They discussed the challenges they have faced in their careers and noted improvements in advancement opportunities for women lawyers
- Wheatly highlighted the supportive environment at Simpson Thacher, while Amy pointed to client diversity as a driver of new opportunities and positive change for women in the legal field.
Partners Wheatly MacNamara and Amy Mahon were quoted in articles in a Legal Business Magazine special issue highlighting women in dealmaking in the legal industry. In the articles, the women reflected on the unique obstacles they have overcome throughout their careers and provided insight into the ways that women lawyers’ opportunities for advancement have improved. Wheatly emphasized the allyship she has experienced as a member of the Simpson Thacher community. She noted, “When we have an event aimed at advancing women, everyone turns up.” Amy further highlighted that client diversity has been a key factor in creating new opportunities and driving positive change for women in the industry, noting that she often works alongside other female lawyers to address her clients’ needs.~~To read the full articles, please click here and here (subscription required).
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