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Weil Continues IP Litigation Expansion with Addition of Rachel Weiner Cohen

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Rachel Weiner Cohen

WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 6, 2025: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced the latest addition to its renowned Intellectual Property team with the arrival of distinguished litigator Rachel Weiner Cohen, who joins the Firm as a partner in its new IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice, based in Washington, D.C.

Rachel is a top IP litigator who represents leading global technology and life sciences clients in high-stakes disputes across the U.S. Her experience in patent and IP misappropriation disputes spans a broad range of technologies, including multimedia, mobile and web apps, social networking, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, power conversion, automotive parts and crossbows.

“We are delighted to welcome Rachel to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “She brings a wealth of experience guiding clients in sophisticated Intellectual Property matters and will be a tremendous asset to our growing IP, Technology & Science Litigation team.”

Rachel rejoins her former colleagues Doug LumishJeff HomrigGabe GrossChris Henry, Gaby LaHatte and Joseph Lee, who have all joined Weil since the end of July. She is the eighth new partner to join this fast-growing, powerhouse IP team – which has a national reputation for excellence in highly technical legal matters.

“Rachel is a top-notch trial lawyer and a rising star in the intellectual property bar,” said Drew Tulumello, Co-Chair of Weil’s global Litigation Department. “She is a natural leader who will be an excellent cultural fit with our team, and she brings extensive experience trying technical and scientific cases for several of the world’s leading companies.”

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Rachel again,” said Doug Lumish and Jeff Homrig, Co-Heads of Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation Practice. “She is a highly talented litigator who shares our commitment to excellence and achieving exceptional results for our clients.”

“I am excited to join Weil and contribute to the continued growth of its premier IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice,” said Rachel Weiner Cohen. “Having worked with many of my new colleagues before, I look forward to collaborating with them again to provide the innovative legal solutions that our clients require in today’s ultra-competitive environment.”

About Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation Practice

Weil’s IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice partners with some of the world’s most innovative companies to protect and extract value from their technological developments and investments in science. Our team works with clients to evaluate their global IP portfolios and business goals and risks, and advance their interests by monetizing, defending, and trying significant patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, licensing, and related commercial disputes. We possess deep experience litigating all aspects of our clients’ disputes before the U.S. district courts, the International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts and other administrative law tribunals. Our lawyers have developed an industry-wide reputation and record of success at trial and appeal in engagements that have redefined the boundaries of IP law, and advanced against a backdrop of significant technological change.

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.


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