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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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February 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Profits Spike at Milbank as Firm Exceeds $1 Billion Revenue Mark

While 2018 was another banner financial year for Milbank, the firm is less enthusiastic about the lack of diversity in its all-male new partner class last month.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Big Company GCs Sign On as Mentors to Foster Big Law Diversity

Jose Ramon Gonzalez, who as chief legal officer of QBE North America is based in NY, will be one of the mentors. “There has to be follow through,” he said. “That's why it's important to start out with committed GCs.”

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The Recorder

GCs Signing On as Mentors to Foster Diversity in Big Law

General counsel at eBay and PayPal are among those that have already agreed to serve as mentors, with potential benefits for both associates and their firms.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Big Company GCs Sign On as Mentors to Foster Big Law Diversity

General counsel at eBay, British Airways, PayPal and Peabody Energy are among those that have already agreed to serve as mentors, with potential benefits for both associates and their firms.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

GCs From Hershey's, eBay and Other Big Companies Sign On as Mentors to Foster Big Law Diversity

General counsel at eBay, British Airways, PayPal and Peabody Energy are among those that have already agreed to serve as mentors, with potential benefits for both associates and their firms.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

An Exclusive Preview of Milbank's New Hudson Yards Offices

Milbank's office features include a staircase connecting each floor, a restaurant and a food service ordering app, a coffee bar, two terraces and a health center in the building.

By David Handschuh | Christine Simmons

2 minute read

February 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Milbank, 'Not a Wall Street Firm Anymore,' Takes New Name

The renaming to simply "Milbank" coincides with a move from downtown to new offices at 55 Hudson Yards.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Mukasey to Launch Trial Boutique After Leaving Greenberg Traurig

Marc Mukasey, who joined Greenberg Traurig in 2016 with Rudolph Giuliani, said he intends to add partners but still keep the new boutique "lean and mean."

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

After Retrenchment, Cadwalader Reverses Revenue Slide and Boosts Profits

Cadwalader saw its first firmwide revenue increase in several years despite a 13 percent drop in London.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

SDNY Veteran Joins White Plains Litigation Boutique Yankwitt

Allee was most recently deputy chief of the White Plains division of the SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office, overseeing a team of 20 federal prosecutors.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read