James D. Wolfensohn Incorporated was an international investment banking and corporate advisory firm founded in 1981 by James D. Wolfensohn, a prominent Australian-American investment banker, in New York City. The firm specialized in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), providing strategic advisory services to global clients, including more than 30 large U.S. and international corporations and governments. As a boutique firm, it focused on high-profile global transactions and built a reputation for expertise in cross-border deals, financial advisory in emerging markets, and corporate finance. Wolfensohn, who had previously held senior positions at Salomon Brothers and Schroders, leveraged his extensive network to attract high-profile clients, positioning the firm as a key player in international finance during the 1980s and early 1990s. The firm's operations emphasized personalized advisory services rather than broad underwriting, distinguishing it from larger investment banks. Wolfensohn served as President and CEO for 14 years, with notable partners such as Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. In 1995, upon accepting the nomination to become President of the World Bank, Wolfensohn divested his ownership interest to comply with conflict-of-interest requirements. According to one source, the firm was sold to Bankers Trust at this time, effectively ending its independent operations, while another source notes that the firm continued operations post-divestment with former employees involved in M&A analysis and advisory services into the late 1990s. After his World Bank tenure ended in 2005, Wolfensohn founded a successor entity, Wolfensohn & Company, LLC, which provided similar strategic consulting to governments and corporations in emerging economies. The firm's legacy is tied to Wolfensohn's broader influence in global finance and exemplified boutique investment banking's role in facilitating international business expansion during the 1980s and 1990s, maintaining a low public profile while shaping Wolfensohn's reputation as a bridge between Wall Street and global policy arenas.