Frank Weil
| Frank L. Weil | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 6, 1894 New York City |
| Died |
November 10, 1957 (aged 63) New York City |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Spouse(s) | Henrietta Simons |
Frank Leopold Weil (March 6, 1894 – November 10, 1957) was an American lawyer. He was a founding partner of Weil, Gotshal & Manges in 1931.[1]
Born in New York City, Weil attended Columbia Law School, where he became friends with Samuel Irving Rosenman.[2] After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1917, he practiced at Elkus, Gleason & Proskauer. Together with Sylvan Gotshal and Horace Manges he founded Weil, Gotshal & Manges in 1931, which as of 2016 is one the largest law firms in the world.[1]
Weil was married to former Henrietta Simons, the granddaughter of Moses Alexander.[2]
References
- 1 2 Gershovitz, Samuel D. (1958). "Frank Leopold Weil (1894–1957)". Publications of the American Jewish Historical Society. 47 (4): 230–233. JSTOR 43059041.
- 1 2 "Frank L. Weil, Y.m. H. A. President, is Active Worker, Successful Lawyer, Book Collector, Art Connoi". Jewish Telegraph Agency. January 25, 1934.
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