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History This timeline provides a brief overview of the history of White & Case. For a more in-depth look at the Firm’s history, please visit the digital version of the book “White & Case: The First 100 Years & Beyond.” 1901 On May 1, 1901, J. DuPratt White and George B. Case form White & Case, opening in a two-room office on Nassau Street. In 1903, White & Case helps Harry Davison form Bankers Trust Company. 1915 J.P. Morgan & Co. retains White & Case to help Great Britain and France purchase war materials in the United States; DuPratt White is made a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor for the Firm’s work in this role. Two years later in 1917, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson appoints George Case to the War Council within the Red Cross. Case helps transform the Red Cross into an international institution. 1926 White & Case opens its first non-U.S. office in Paris on Place Vendôme, becoming one of the first U.S. law firms to establish an office outside the United States. 1951 White & Case represents the sellers in the sale of the Empire State Building for $51 million, the highest price paid at the time for a single structure. In 1952, Arabian American Oil Company (Aramco) becomes a client of White & Case. 1975 White & Case begins to develop its sovereign practice by representing Indonesia in resolving its debt crisis. In 1976, the Legal Aid Society of New York establishes The Orison S. Marden Award, in honor of Marden’s commitment to legal aid. 1980 Jim Hurlock is elected Chair, the first partner to be elected Chair by the Firm’s partners. Under his leadership, the Firm undertakes a globalization strategy and, in 1983, White & Case opens an office in Stockholm. 1990 White & Case opens offices in Moscow, Prague and Warsaw to advise on mass privatization programs in these countries. 2021 White & Case, a global law firm that serves our clients wherever they are. Footer Contact Subscribe Legal Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Statement Remote Access © White & Case LLP 1996 - 2021 Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. By continuing to use this website without changing your settings you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. To learn more about cookies, how we use them on our site and how to change your cookie settings please view our Cookie Policy. Accept