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
October 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cravath to Move West to New Manhattan Office TowerThe 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 ProbeSale 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 ProbeIn 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 WalshIn 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 FirmGuggenheim 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 RaceAs 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 CoverageAs 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
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