Weil Gotshal Weathers Down Economy

Gross revenue was virtually unchanged and profits per partner increased slightly on a year-over-year basis at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in 2009. The firm reported gross revenue of $1,233,054,282 in 2009, which barely betters the previous year’s mark of $1,230,801,620.

Profits per equity partner improved to $2,314,723 from $2,273,802, but revenue per lawyer declined slightly to $1,017,372 from $1,034,287.

Weil Gotshal is headquartered in New York City and has offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. It was placed under new leadership in December when Barry Wolf was named executive partner, replacing Stephen Dannhauser.