Who are we?

  • Joseph was a senior litigation partner who led the securities litigation practice, and Ellen was a senior M&A partner who led the governance practice, at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

  • We have represented major public and private companies and not-for-profits, as well as their boards and board committees, directors, executives, investors and family groups, in sensitive, challenging and high-profile matters.

  • We are known for identifying the heart of a problem and developing — and helping our clients achieve — innovative and practical solutions.

  • We care about our clients and value these relationships.

  • We believe the best solutions often come from an interdisciplinary approach, viewing problems from both the litigation and corporate perspectives.

Get to know us.

Joseph Allerhand

Joseph led Weil’s securities litigation practice, and was one of only a handful of lawyers ranked in Chambers’ select Band One for securities litigators in New York. Joseph regularly appeared in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court in high-stakes fiduciary duty and M&A cases. He has also served as an arbitrator in complex and protracted disputes.

 

Ellen Odoner

Ellen, a highly regarded M&A lawyer, founded and led Weil’s Public Company Advisory Group, helping public companies, boards and independent board committees to address corporate governance, disclosure and compliance challenges. Ellen was included in the NACD Directorship 100, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Law Journal.