David Strumeyer took up his new position on Monday (3 March) and will be based in Weil Gotshal’s
Before heading up Bear Stearns’ 500-strong legal and compliance department, he was executive director and chief administrative officer of rival
Strumeyer takes over as Weil Gotshal's executive director from Brad Scott, who left the firm towards the end of last year to join West Coast leader Heller Ehrman.
Commenting on the appointment, Weil Gotshal chairman Stephen Dannhauser said: “[Strumeyer’s] strong operational and financial experience and exceptional management and communication skills will serve him well in his new position and complement the firm’s collaborative, interdisciplinary approach very well.”
The news comes after Weil Gotshal last month unveiled its latest financial results, with the
Recent moves by the 300-partner firm include opening an office in Hong Kong last autumn after transferring a five-lawyer team from its
