https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-cravath-shade-wasn-t-a-one-off-weil-insiders-line-up-to-say-good-riddanceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-cravath-shade-wasn-t-a-one-off-weil-insiders-line-up-to-say-good-riddancehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-cravath-shade-wasn-t-a-one-off-weil-insiders-line-up-to-say-good-riddance#u70005Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:11:09 +0000Weil Gotshal is facing internal fallout after Mike Aiello, its highest-paid partner and top rainmaker, departed for rival law firm Cravath alongside an M&A team and five other partners. While the shock departure left Weil reeling, firm insiders also expressed relief, indicating that the high-profile exit was not an isolated event. Legal industry observers are tracking the fallout and questioning the strategic direction of Weil following the loss of its premier dealmaker to a key competitor.Why it mattersThe departure of a top rainmaker and multiple partners highlights intense lateral movem