Weil Homecomings

Homecomings

Since the start of 2023, Weil has welcomed back 20 former attorneys as partners. To celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to share thoughts from our “Homecomers” on why they came back to Weil and the best surprises since their return, as well as remarks from colleagues about their immediate impact. View the special publication.

Kamyar Abrar | Philip Baynes | Jacqui Bogucki | Nate Christensen | Liza Cotter | Jean-Christophe David | Arnie Fridhandler | Rebecca Grapsas | Tom Hashagen | Jeff Homrig | Iliana Karaoglan | Joseph Lee | Doug Lumish | Thomas Mastoras | Benjamin Rapp | Simon Saitowitz | Max Scott | Anne Seymour | Sunny Singh | Peng Yu

Booklet

Recognizing Weil’s remarkable success, The American Lawyer reported on our Firm’s unique approach to building culture and cultivating lasting relationships that has resulted in this impressive rate of return.

According to Executive Partner Barry Wolf, bringing back a former colleague is a significant victory. “For us, it’s a huge win,” he told the publication. “When you bring someone back, you know who the person is, and they know you. They know what we are and what we aren’t. That increases the likelihood of success.”

The Lawyer

Doug Lumish and Jeff Homrig returned to Weil in July 2025 as Co-Heads of our IP, Technology & Science Litigation practice, vowing to build “the best IP litigation team on the planet.” Upon their arrival, the two spoke with Drew Tulumello – Co-Chair of Weil’s global Litigation Department and a member of our global Management Committee – on their homecoming to Weil, vision for the practice and approach to client service.

Watch Doug's interview.

Watch Jeff's interview.

Doug and Jeff QA

Under Jeff Homrig’s leadership, Weil expanded its Texas footprint with a new office in Austin in February 2026. Weil’s new office – our third in the Lone Star State – accelerates our Firm’s deepening commitment to Texas and the Southwest, building on a distinguished legacy of client service in the state, with offices in Dallas and Houston that have flourished for more than 30 years. 

“Our new Austin office is a cornerstone of our broader Texas strategy,” said Jeff. “We are making significant investments in growth across the region, and Austin’s technology ecosystem and deep talent pipeline make it a natural home for IP and commercial litigators – and, increasingly, corporate dealmakers. We aim to quickly become the go-to firm for these critical matters in this highly competitive market.”

Doug Interview

Since their return to Weil, our Homecomers have received numerous recognitions in their respective fields by the business and legal press.