NEW YORK, MAY 19, 2025: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that real estate partner Jessica Pillai has joined the Firm’s New York office as a partner in the U.S. Real Estate Group. 

“Jessica is a highly respected attorney with a wide range of experience in nearly every aspect of commercial real estate transactions,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “She brings impeccable credentials advising clients on their most significant real estate matters, and it is our great pleasure to welcome her to the Firm.” 

“Jessica has a stellar reputation as a go-to real estate advisor on both U.S. and global transactions,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s Corporate Department. “With her broad experience representing real estate private equity clients, Jessica is an ideal complement to our top-ranked Real Estate practice, which advises clients on the full spectrum of transactions across the sector.”

“Jessica’s leading experience at the intersection of private equity and real estate will make her a strong fit for our team,” said Thomas Henry and Jannelle Seales, Co-Heads of Weil’s U.S. Real Estate practice. “Her background leading sophisticated public and private real estate deals will enhance our broad-based practice, and we’re excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Jessica represents and counsels owners and investors in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions throughout the United States and internationally. She has extensive experience representing real estate clients in the formation of joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, mergers and financings. Jessica's practice also includes commercial leasing. She works across industries, including advising preeminent private equity firms in their real estate matters.

Jessica joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she was a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group.

“Weil’s Real Estate practice is known for its depth and breadth of expertise and its best-in-class team,” Jessica said. “I look forward to joining this impressive group and supporting the continued strategic growth of the practice while delivering the high-quality client service for which the Firm is known.”

About Weil’s Real Estate Practice

Weil's Real Estate lawyers advise public and private companies and capital sources on the full spectrum of real estate matters, including some of the largest, most high-profile and complex transactions. The world's most prominent real estate players come to Weil for its experienced team of lawyers and their understanding of the dynamics of the marketplace. Our Real Estate practice offers comprehensive and deep knowledge of all types of real estate transactions, including acquisition and divestments, debt offerings, development, financings, leasing and REITs.

About Weil

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.