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Weil Gotshal’s leadership vacuum after Ramona Nee declines chair
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Story summary
- Weil Gotshal & Manges faces a leadership vacuum after co-managing partner Ramona Nee declined the chairmanship.
- Nee, slated to become sole chair on 1 January 2027, has held talks to join Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
- Rainmaker Michael Aiello defected to Cravath, Swaine & Moore with a partner team, prompting additional departures.
- Weil lost nearly 30 partners in 2026 after Aiello’s exit.