When Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, Weil, Gotshal & Manges lawyers sprang into action. Its lawyers led the way in helping storm victims secure relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, then teamed up with the Legal Aid Society to file a class action against the city of New York that prevented about 1,000 people left homeless by Sandy from being cast out on the streets.
“Very gratifying” is how litigation partner Konrad Cailteux described the project, which has involved more than 80 lawyers firmwide. “When you do this type of work, you’re dealing with individuals — it’s their lives. They’re going to be homeless if you don’t help them.”
