Christine Simmons

August 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer

"The excitement of Kamala being selected is going to increase funding, increase other support, because we are just so thrilled that we're seeing a Biden-Harris ticket," said Jonathan Henes, a Kirkland partner.

By Christine Simmons | Dan Packel

4 minute read

August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Firms such as Milbank, Weil Gotshal and Paul Weiss are, so far, doing better than last year, while lateral departures from other firms in recent weeks indicate partners are leaving firms viewed as unprepared to capitalize on the current market.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

August 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks said each of the three judges "brings enormous knowledge, experience and passion to the court."

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

While Crowell's revenue has taken a hit in 2020 and the firm cut pay for attorneys and some staff, "we are doing better than expected in this environment," said chairman Philip Inglima, who noted the firm is in growth mode.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

July 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Simpson Thacher's suit argues the state's June 22 reopening phase for offices in New York placed restrictions that still made it untenable to use the space.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

July 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The tie-up would create a combined firm with up to about $95 million in combined gross revenue and a focus on agricultural and environmental clients.

By Christine Simmons | Erica Silverman

4 minute read

July 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Milbank, Haynes and Boone and other big firms are adjusting to the evolving news about bar exams. Many firms are playing it by ear.

By David Thomas | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Christine Simmons

8 minute read

July 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"This ongoing uncertainty creates chaos for our profession," said a letter from the city bar on the cancellation of the September bar exam.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

July 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The First Department's Judicial Screening Committee "conducted interviews of dozens of applicants," Cuomo's office said.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

July 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Nearly 20 NYLJ 100 law firms grew their New York head counts by more than 10% last year, when austerity was far from most firms' minds.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read