Firm Summary
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Since its founding in New York in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges has grown to become one of the highest-grossing and most highly respected law firms in the world. Despite employing 1,100 lawyers in seven countries across three continents, the elite shop operates under a “one firm” philosophy that draws on an impressive firmwide depth of talent to serve its prestigious clientele. The firm excels in nearly every area, having a hand in some of the largest M&A transactions on the market and nearly every high-profile bankruptcy in history. It’s litigators are no strangers to victory, and its private equity services are second to none. Simply put, the firm’s stellar reputation is well deserved.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 761
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+66
Partner
-4
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Bonus Category
- Full Match
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- NYU School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, Columbia Law School
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 5.5
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 25%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 6%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 29%
- Promotion Rate
- 11%
- Most Common Federal Case Types
- Bankruptcy, Antitrust, Personal Injury
- Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
- Johnson & Johnson, PG&E Corporation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 18 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 10 weeks family leave
- Flex and/or reduced hours
- Subsidized backup care/emergency dependent care
Benefits and Perks
- Bar review course (PMBR, MPRE)
- Bar exam fees, hotel, travel
- $10K salary advance
- Direct billing with preferred movers; moving of car; preferred treatment from specific lenders
- Pro-rated stub bonus
- Mentoring
Superstars
Joseph Allerhand
Partner
Co-Head of the firm’s Securities Litigation practice, Allerhand is widely regarded as one of the top securities litigators and corporate attorneys in the country. With more than 30 years ‘ experience handling shareholder class actions, M&A litigation, SEC investigations, and arbitrations, Allerhand is frequently called upon to try and argue high-profile cases on behalf of some of the world’s top corporations.
Jeffrey Klein
Partner
Head of the firm’s nationally recognized Employment Litigation Practice Group, Klein’s practice focuses on representing employers in labor and employment relations matters and other cutting-edge cases. Klein is also in high demand for his experience as a sports attorney and player agent, handling legal issues for high-profile athletes, sports organizations, front-office personnel, corporations, and celebrities.
Susan Shin
Partner
A partner in the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation practice group, Shin is a highly regarded first-chair trial lawyer who regularly defends public companies, financial institutions, private organizations, and individuals in complex disputes. Her practice focuses on matters of consumer fraud, RICO, contracts, securities, patent, and copyright, including in the class actions sphere.
Michael Aiello
Partner
Chairman of the firm’s prestigious Corporate Department, Aiello’s practice focuses on representing companies in M&A and divestiture matters, as well as corporate governance issues. His roster of high-profile clients includes a wide range of investment banks, investors, shareholder groups, acquirors, targets, buyout groups, boards of directors, and special committees.
Above the Law Coverage
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Weil Gotshal Has A Big, Big MeToo Problem
Yeah, this seems like material information.
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Special Bonuses On Top Of Regular Bonuses Are The New Norm At This Firm
This firm continues to set the bar high.
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Weil Gotshal Year-End Bonuses Are Nice, But That Doesn’t Mean Everyone Is Happy
Associates have some mixed feelings at the firm.
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Weil Offers A New Take On Fall Bonuses — They’re Hours-Based, And They’re HUGE
For big billers, that is. Have you billed enough to make bank?
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