Christine Simmons
Christine Simmons writes about the New York legal community and the business of law. Email her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @chlsimmons
January 07, 2021 | Law.com
Big Law is Less Accountable Than Corporate Peers in DiversityAmong law firm clients and in corporate boardrooms, a different set of diversity standards is taking shape.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
January 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Calling for Trump's Removal, Crowell Asks Law Firm Leaders to JoinChairman Philip Inglima said he plans to contact as many law firm leaders as possible Thursday, asking them to join Crowell's statement.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
January 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell Names Two New Leaders to Succeed ShenkerThe move puts Sullivan & Cromwell into a growing group of firms that have recently moved to a dual-leadership structure.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
December 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
The New York Boutique With Ambitions for East Coast ExpansionWalden Macht & Haran, now with 42 lawyers, has opened a Philadephia office and is scoping out potential expansion into Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, Delaware.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
December 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
For Wachtell, Diversity Hinges on Long-Term Focus of Associate PipelineTwo-thirds of the firm's associates were men in 2008. Now close to half of the firm's associates are female.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
December 10, 2020 | Law.com
A Discriminating Recession in Big LawEach week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek(year) 2021, brings you the trends, disruptions and shifts…
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
November 06, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Restoring Pay After A Crisis: Flexibility, Lower Cost Structures Benefit Midsize FirmsMidsize firms, which frequently took out PPP loans, often had more flexibility in restoring pay cuts this year and didn't need to be as cautious as larger firms, observers say.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
November 05, 2020 | Law.com
Layoffs Are Spreading Faster, As Some Firms Quietly Cut RanksWelcome to our Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom in advance of Legalweek 2021. Each week this newsletter will bring…
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
October 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal
After Schulte Files Suit Over Rent, Landlord Says Law Firms Are 'Taking Advantage' of PandemicThe attempt by Schulte Roth "and other well-heeled, white-shoe firms to take advantage of the pandemic and not live up to their financial commitments" poses a very serious threat to New York City and its economy, said the landlord's attorney at Fried Frank.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
October 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Quiet Staff Layoffs Run Through Big LawRecruiters say many staff layoffs are happening behind the scenes at large firms. Kirkland is just the latest example.
By Christine Simmons | Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
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