Christine Simmons

April 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In the run-up to the trial of former executives of Dewey & LeBoeuf, a Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday that the defense could argue that, if not for the departure of partners and publicity of the prosecutors' investigation, Dewey would have been able to "right itself and pay its debt."

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

April 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In the run-up to the trial of former executives of Dewey & LeBoeuf, a Manhattan judge ruled Tuesday that the defense could argue that, if not for the departure of partners and publicity of the prosecutors' investigation, Dewey would have been able to "right itself and pay its debt."

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

March 30, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The chair of Duane Morris' corporate practice, George Nemphos, and corporate partner Jay Cohen have resigned from the partnership, effective Thursday, according to a firm spokesman.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

March 30, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The chair of Duane Morris' corporate practice, George Nemphos, and corporate partner Jay Cohen have resigned from the partnership, effective Thursday, according to a firm spokesman.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

March 27, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The first session in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' CLE with CuLturE program will be presented on May 6, with panelists including top in-house counsel from media, sports and entertainment companies, along with an optional performance.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read

March 26, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The first session in Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' CLE with CuLturE program will be presented on May 6, with panelists including top in-house counsel from media, sports and entertainment companies, along with an optional performance.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read

March 25, 2015 | Law.com

Willkie Farr & Gallagher's revelation that a former partner engaged in questionable communications with an opposing counsel has given ammunition to retailers who object to massive settlements in two antitrust cases involving credit card companies.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

March 25, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Willkie Farr & Gallagher's revelation that a former partner engaged in questionable communications with an opposing counsel has given ammunition to retailers who object to massive settlements in two antitrust cases involving credit card companies.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

March 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Winston & Strawn said Monday it has hired three more corporate partners, a counsel and some associates from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. The hires include leveraged finance partner Mats Carlston, who will serve as Winston's co-chair of its global finance practice.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

March 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Winston & Strawn said Monday it has hired three more corporate partners, a counsel and some associates from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. The hires include leveraged finance partner Mats Carlston, who will serve as Winston's co-chair of its global finance practice.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read