Paul Weiss Rifkind Library

Law firms keep offices on every corner of Midtown, but few maintain their own research hubs. The Paul Weiss Rifkind Library stands apart as a quiet resource for practitioners and scholars alike. Situated at 1285 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, it occupies a slice of the city where skyscrapers press against sidewalks and lunch-hour crowds spill onto the pavement.

Specialized collections tend to cluster in university districts, yet this library carves out its own niche within the legal profession. Access remains reserved for those affiliated with the firm, though its presence underscores how even established practices value dedicated spaces for case law, regulatory texts, and treatises. The stacks here don’t cater to casual browsers; they serve attorneys who need precise citations before a filing deadline or a partner who wants to verify precedent without leaving the building.

Directions can be pulled from the map if you’re navigating Midtown’s grid. For questions about access or holdings, ring (212) 373-2401.