Christine Simmons

April 17, 2020 | National Law Journal

Grappling with the pandemic in the wake of flat or declining 2019 finances, the firm has held off from announcing furloughs, layoffs or compensation cuts.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

April 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

"We have taken steps to tailor staffing needs to the current environment," the firm said in a statement.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

April 07, 2020 | National Law Journal

The firm's strong performance in 2019 had leaders eying new markets, including a presence in Chicago. Now it is cutting pay across the board.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

April 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"The current bar examination format fails to protect New Yorkers by not demanding that attorneys who seek to practice here demonstrate minimum competence in New York law," said task force chair Alan Scheinkman.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

March 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Partners "have been told not to expect any distributions during the peak months of the crisis," according to an internal memo, as the firm looks to avoid layoffs.

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

March 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The firm did not identify the partner but said he was resting at home with mild symptoms. New York's governor on Saturday declared a state of emergency as cases spread.

By David Bario | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp and other Big Law leaders and attorneys are coming out in support of Mike Bloomberg in a year when the usual election playbooks don't apply.

By Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons

8 minute read

February 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"You're seeing a drop in hours but an increase in revenue and profitability, which is exactly what we're trying to achieve," said senior partner David Beveridge.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Major law firms are postponing or canceling events in the U.S. and further limiting international travel as the virus spreads.

By Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Outside ownership of legal providers would present a minefield for the profession," said a letter from New York bar leaders voicing concern about a pending ABA proposal.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read