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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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October 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cravath to Move West to New Manhattan Office Tower

The new space in the Hudson Yards area will have a somewhat smaller footprint, in line with legal industry trends that favor reducing attorney office space and eliminating huge law libraries.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

October 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

After DLA Piper Accusations, Should Law Firms Fear 'The Open Letter'?

Using an open letter to allege sexual assault is still rare, but not so unusual for clients of Wigdor LLP, which is representing DLA Piper partner Vanina Guerrero.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

October 01, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Miami's Jon Sale Representing Rudy Giuliani in Impeachment Probe

Sale worked for Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox until the Saturday Night Massacre and served as chief assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

October 01, 2019 | National Law Journal

Giuliani Taps Former Watergate Prosecutor Jon Sale in Impeachment Probe

In an interview, Sale said he does not see any legal exposure for Giuliani. "He 100 percent did not do anything illegal," he said, adding, "I think the congressional forum is very partisan."

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Federal Prosecutor in Nxivm Case Heads to Wilkinson Walsh

In joining Wilkinson Walsh, Moira Penza is reuniting with colleagues she previously worked with at Paul Weiss.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

After Failed Merger Talks, What's Next for O'Melveny?

A source said lawyers learned about the end of talks with Allen & Overy by voicemail shortly before the news became public. Will other merger hopefuls be spooked by the deal's collapse?

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Kirkland Partner Robert Khuzami Lands in Leadership Role at Investment Firm

Guggenheim Partners was a client of Khuzami when he practiced at Kirkland & Ellis, according to a financial disclosure released last year.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Barclay Damon Acquires 20-Lawyer LeClairRyan Group in NY, Boston and Conn.

The group has "fiercely loyal clients" and generates millions of dollars in business, said Barclay Damon managing partner John Langan.

By Christine Simmons | Jack Newsham

5 minute read

August 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

2020 Vision: How a Kirkland Partner—and the Legal Industry—Jumped Into the Race

As presidential candidates court voters across the country, they are stepping into Wall Street law firms and corporate defense firms for donations—and coming away with millions.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

August 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Rivals Scoop Up LeClairRyan Lawyers as Clock Ticks on Dissolution, Insurance Coverage

As lawyers depart for Clark Hill, Lewis Brisbois and elsewhere, LeClairRyan has said it doesn’t have to provide Cobra benefits for health insurance coverage. “A lot of people are not very happy about it," said one lawyer leaving the firm.

By Christine Simmons | Jack Newsham

4 minute read