International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Brian Parness has joined the Firm as a partner. He is part of Weil’s global Private Equity practice and is based in the Firm’s New York office.
“Brian is a tremendous addition to Weil’s market-leading private equity platform,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “We are very excited to welcome him to the Firm.”
Michael Aiello, Chairman of the Corporate Department, commented: “Brian is well known and highly regarded in the private equity field. In addition to his vast experience in asset management transactions, he brings a sophisticated knowledge of the market and will further strengthen Weil’s premier global Private Equity practice.”
Mr. Parness joins Weil from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, where he was a Vice President and Associate General Counsel, managing the day-to-day execution of strategic transactions on behalf of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. He also advised multiple distinct operating business units within Goldman Sachs Asset Management on investing activities and fund formation. Prior to joining Goldman in 2012, Mr. Parness was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
“I am excited to join Weil and be part of its team of talented private equity lawyers,” Mr. Parness commented. “In particular, I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the group’s asset management platform.”
Source: www.weil.com
