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Christine Simmons

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

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September 29, 2015 | The American Lawyer

At Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial, More Questions Than Answers

The jury weighing criminal charges against three Dewey & LeBoeuf executives continued to show signs of confusion and possibly division on Tuesday, asking a New York judge to explain the definition of "deliberation" and their role as jurors.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 29, 2015 | The American Lawyer

At Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial, More Questions Than Answers

The jury weighing criminal charges against three Dewey & LeBoeuf executives continued to show signs of confusion and possibly division on Tuesday, asking a New York judge to explain the definition of "deliberation" and their role as jurors.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 28, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Painstaking Jury Review of Dewey Exhibits Continues

After a more than a week of deliberations, jurors in the criminal trial against three Dewey & LeBoeuf executives left the courthouse Friday without a verdict.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read

September 25, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Painstaking Jury Review of Dewey Exhibits Continues

After a more than a week of deliberations, jurors in the criminal trial against three Dewey & LeBoeuf executives left the courthouse Friday without a verdict.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read

September 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dewey & LeBoeuf Jury Enters Second Week of Deliberations

After more than a week of deliberations, jurors in the criminal trial of three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives left a New York courthouse Friday without a verdict.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dewey & LeBoeuf Jury Enters Second Week of Deliberations

After more than a week of deliberations, jurors in the criminal trial of three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives left a New York courthouse Friday without a verdict.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kenyon Leader Takes Helm at Time of Transition

Kenyon & Kenyon's new managing partner, Edward Colbert, takes over at a time of partner exits and lower demand for litigation. He acknowledges that changes in patent law have affected his firm's revenue but expects the firm to grow by focusing on all areas of intellectual property law.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Chadbourne, Pillsbury Hold Merger Talks

Chadbourne & Parke and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman may be discussing a union. The two firms are actively engaged in discussions about a potential combination, according to four sources familiar with the matter, two of whom said a deal could be completed by October.

By Christine Simmons/Julie Triedman

2 minute read

September 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Chadbourne, Pillsbury Hold Merger Talks

Chadbourne & Parke and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman may be discussing a union. The two firms are actively engaged in discussions about a potential combination, according to four sources familiar with the matter, two of whom said a deal could be completed by October.

By Christine Simmons/Julie Triedman

2 minute read

September 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kenyon Leader Takes Helm at Time of Transition

Kenyon & Kenyon's new managing partner, Edward Colbert, takes over at a time of partner exits and lower demand for litigation. He acknowledges that changes in patent law have affected his firm's revenue but expects the firm to grow by focusing on all areas of intellectual property law.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read