Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

NEW YORK, July 31, 2025: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that it has expanded its renowned Intellectual Property practice with the addition of three nationally recognized, first-chair trial partners in the Bay Area and Texas.   Doug Lumish, Jeff Homrig and Gabe Gross are leaders in intellectual property, patent, trade secret and other commercial disputes. Doug and Jeff have been named Co-Heads of Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice and will anchor the Firm’s growing nationwide technology litigation capabilities. Doug and Gabe will reside in our Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices, and Jeff will be based in Texas.   Doug and Jeff are returning to the Firm after beginning their legal careers at Weil. Both had been resident in Weil’s Silicon Valley office for more than a decade, as integral members of the Firm’s renowned Patent and IP Litigation team. All three partners are highly regarded IP trial lawyers with extensive experience advising top-tier clients in bet-the-company litigation matters. They bring deep experience across the science and technology sectors – including in high tech, biotechnology, life sciences and AI – as well as the ability to handle any IP matter at any phase of litigation.  “We know Doug and Jeff well from their previous work at Weil and are delighted to welcome them and Gabe as true leaders in the field as we continue to expand our capabilities in Texas, California and around the world,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “Together, they will enhance the extraordinary reputation that our Patent Litigation group has built over the years.”  “With this elite team on board, we have a rare opportunity to overtake our competitors and better serve our clients across a broad range of patent, trade secret and other technology and life science-focused engagements,” said David Lender, Co-Chair of Weil’s global Litigation Department. “I am happy to have called both Doug and Jeff my friends and colleagues and know that, with Gabe, they will bring a tremendous builder mindset to the practice. All are first-class trial lawyers who can run cases start to finish, or step in to lead the highest leverage situations.”  “We are excited to welcome our new partners as we continue our growth initiative on the West coast across our core practice groups,” said Kyle Krpata, Co-Head of Weil’s U.S. Private Equity Group who is based in Silicon Valley. “We do things differently at Weil and we’re thrilled to add people like Doug, Jeff and Gabe who will fit in perfectly with our culture and believe in what we’re building.”  “It was a true pleasure working with both Doug and Jeff for many years, and I look forward to calling Gabe a colleague,” said Anne Cappella, a Patent partner in Weil’s Silicon Valley office. “This team brings an exciting vision for the practice and a knowledge of the technology sector that is both broad and deep.”  Doug is widely recognized as one of the country’s top intellectual property trial lawyers, with nearly three decades of experience handling high-stakes patent, trade secret and other disputes across the technology and life sciences industries. He has an exceptional record of winning at all stages of litigation, including jury and bench trials, and on appeal. At his prior firm, he served terms as Global Vice Chair of the Firm-Wide Litigation and Trial Department, Co-Chair of its Intellectual Property Practice Group and Co-Chair of Bay Area Litigation and Trials. Doug is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, currently ranked by Chambers USA in Band 1 in California for IP: Patent Litigation, and has been named a Top Trade Secrets Lawyer in California by the Daily Journal in every year the contest has been run.  Jeff is likewise a nationally-recognized trial lawyer who handles mission-critical IP, trade secrets and commercial cases around the country for some of the world’s most innovative technology and life sciences companies. At his prior firm, he served as Global Vice Chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice and led its Texas IP litigation practice. Jeff regularly tries cases across the country. He is currently ranked by Chambers USA in Band 1 nationwide for IP: Trade Secrets and as a Leading Partner for IP: Trade Secrets by Legal 500.  Gabe also is a highly respected first-chair trial lawyer with deep technical expertise and a strong record of delivering trial victories in complex disputes across the life sciences, software, hardware and biotech sectors. He is a skilled courtroom advocate who specializes in patent, trade secret, licensing, trademark, copyright, false advertising and unfair competition disputes.   “We could not be more excited to be part of the strategic build Weil has launched in recent months,” said Doug Lumish. “This is a homecoming for us and also an incredible opportunity to be on the ground floor of something very special. We can feel the momentum and can’t wait to get started.”     About Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation Practice  Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice partners with some of the world’s most innovative companies to protect and extract value from their technological developments and investments in science. Our team works with clients to evaluate their global IP portfolios and business goals and risks, and advance their interests by monetizing, defending, and trying significant patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, licensing, and related commercial disputes. We possess deep experience litigating all aspects of our clients’ disputes before the U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts, and other administrative law tribunals. Our lawyers have developed an industry-wide reputation and record of success at trial and appeal in engagements that have redefined the boundaries of IP law, and advanced against a backdrop of significant technological change.    About Weil  Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.  #  #  #  MEDIA CONTACT:    Christopher Rieck   Director, Communications  Tel: +1 212 310 6710  E-mail: [email protected]  Peter Ottaviano  Senior Manager, Communications  Tel: +1 212 310 6719  E-mail: [email protected] 

Jonathon G. Soler, currently Co-Managing Partner of Weil, to become the Firm’s sole Managing Partner NEW YORK, MARCH 17, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced its leadership succession plan, continuing a strategic transition as Executive Partner Barry M. Wolf prepares to retire as partner at the end of 2027, after having led the Firm for the past 16 years.  Succeeding Barry as Executive Partner will be Ramona Y. Nee, who currently serves as Co-Managing Partner of Weil, Co-Head of the Firm’s U.S. Private Equity practice and Co-Managing Partner of the Boston office. As Executive Partner, Ramona will serve as the most senior executive of the partnership – with primary responsibility for setting the Firm’s strategic direction, strengthening key client relationships and directing the Firm’s financial performance and core management functions. Barry will continue to Chair the Management Committee until he retires at the end of 2027, at which time Ramona will become Chair of the Management Committee. During 2027, in addition to Chairing the Management Committee, Barry will be working full time devoting substantial attention to ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Jonathon G. Soler, currently Co-Managing Partner of Weil, will become the Firm’s sole Managing Partner with primary responsibility for Firm operations. In this capacity, he will work closely with the Firm’s Executive Director on the oversight of key administrative functions and other strategic priorities.  Jonathon will continue to serve his robust Private Funds client base. Ramona and Jonathon will assume their new roles on January 1, 2027. A year of overlap with Barry will allow for a smooth and well‑coordinated leadership transition – including providing Ramona sufficient time to transition most of her client work. The Global Leadership & Strategy Committee was formed to assess Firm strategy and growth opportunities, and to assist with the succession planning process and has accomplished its intended goals.  The Management Committee has benefitted from its strategic insights and instituted purposeful change at its direction.  Given the evolving needs of the Firm, a new Committee, the Global Strategy Committee, will focus on Firm strategy and growth, including key clients, business development and other market opportunities and assessing potential lateral partners, and will be chaired by Michael Aiello. The other members of the GSC are Barry (until he retires), Ramona, Barry Dunne and Beth Kasden. Barry will retire from the partnership at the end of 2027 when he reaches the mandatory retirement age, and will assume the role of Senior Counsel beginning January 1, 2028.  In this newly-created position, Barry will continue to work on a part-time basis on various Firm matters.  Given the increasing complexities of the legal marketplace, his expertise and vast institutional knowledge will be helpful in lateral partner recruitment, business development and other matters that inure to the long-term health and benefit of the Firm. “Ramona is uniquely suited to guide Weil into its next chapter,” said Barry. “She exemplifies the leadership, the skills and the values essential to our continued growth, and will ensure that the Firm maintains its standing as a preeminent provider of legal services. I applaud her for her dedication and commitment to the future of our great Firm.” “Barry is an inspiring role model whose principled leadership over two decades has helped shape who we are as a Firm and prepared us well for the future,” said Ramona. “I look forward to working with him, the Management Committee, and all of my fellow partners during the transition period as we continue to serve our clients, support our people and continue attracting the best talent in the legal profession.” About Weil Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.

BOSTON, April 27, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that leading international trade lawyer William (“Billy”) Phalen has joined the Firm as a partner in the Regulatory Transactions Group, based in the Boston office. Billy advises a diverse portfolio of clients on the interplay of global investment, trade and national security regulations. With a deep understanding of complex cross-border transactions, Billy is a trusted advisor to private equity funds, portfolio companies, multinational corporations, venture capital firms and financial institutions navigating the evolving regulatory environment. His practice focuses on strategic counseling related to the trade and national security aspects of M&A, fund formation and debt finance, including navigation of U.S. national security reviews. “It is our pleasure to welcome Billy to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “He further strengthens our ability to guide clients through complex cross-border regulatory matters, including CFIUS and related national security and international trade issues in M&A and private equity transactions.” “The world’s leading companies turn to Weil to execute their most complex and sophisticated transactions,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “Billy’s insight into the evolving trade and national security landscape will be instrumental in helping clients anticipate risk and execute transactions with confidence.” “Billy brings deep experience in international trade, foreign investment and national security issues, enabling him to deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice to clients,” said Shawn Cooley, Head of Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group. “He will be a terrific addition to our team.” Billy joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in that firm’s International Trade & National Security Practice Group. “Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group stands out for its ability to navigate the full range of trade, investment and national security issues that arise in sophisticated M&A and funds transactions,” said Billy. “I’m thrilled to join a platform where I can continue advising clients on the complex, fast-moving regulatory landscape that defines cross-border transactions today.” About Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group Weil’s Regulatory Transactions Group works closely with the Firm’s Corporate and Restructuring Departments, providing comprehensive regulatory advice in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, securities offerings and disclosure, restructurings and liquidations. The team also advises on special projects involving real estate, infrastructure development, securities disclosure, environmental and representations and warranties insurance and loan guarantees. Our lawyers are skilled at analyzing complex technical facts and ever-changing legal regimes and decoding them into strategic advice that our clients can utilize and manage alongside other transactional aspects. About Weil's Boston Office Weil's Boston office provides sophisticated legal counsel in challenging and complex private equity and other corporate transactional and litigation matters. The Firm's relationships with regional, national and international institutions have been a catalyst for our continued growth. Weil advises many of the largest private equity firms in the Boston area – including Advent International, Providence Equity Partners, PSG and many others – on their most significant matters. The Firm also represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and other complex business disputes. About Weil Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.