Christine Simmons

June 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers and staff are back to their routines, but “I wouldn't say we're back to normal” given the nature of the event, said Samir Gandhi, who leads Sidley's New York office.

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

3 minute read

June 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The firms' Manhattan offices remained off-limits a day after a helicopter crash landing, with Willkie taking up temporary space in a client office and Sidley personnel working remotely.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

June 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Both firms are tenants in the building struck by a helicopter Monday. Sidley Austin has 414 attorneys in New York, while Willkie has about 366.

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

June 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Jeh Johnson delivered a graduation address at St. John's University School of Law, while Kaplan spoke at Harvard Law School last week.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

May 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cravath is looking to lease at least 450,000 square feet in its next office, a little less than its current office usage.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

May 28, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

While the firm had as many as 75 attorneys about four years ago, Budd Larner's head count has dwindled to about 31 lawyers on its website today.

By Christine Simmons | David Gialanella

4 minute read

May 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

CKR Law, which is struggling to pay partners, now says it's taking steps to "right-size." Sources say some there have gone at least three months without regular partner draws.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review

CKR Law's Miami office bulked up last year and had nine attorneys before shrinking to five this month.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

CKR Law, which is struggling to pay partners, now says it's taking steps to "right-size." Sources say some there have gone at least three months without regular partner draws.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 14, 2019 | Law.com

According to internal emails, CKR Law managing partner Jeffrey Rinde said the firm will terminate contracts with several “substantially underperforming partners” and seek to eliminate “certain redundancies.”

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

7 minute read