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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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January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Law Firms Turned Creative as Shutdown Slowed Deals and Collections

From midsize firms to large Am Law 100 firms, corporate practices have seen a drag on IPO deals—and collections.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Head of Cooley's New York Office Joins Litigation Boutique as Name Partner

Jonathan Bach has left Cooley to join his wife and several others at litigation boutique Shapiro Arato.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel's Emanuel Retires, Leaving Quinn at the Helm

Eric Emanuel's retirement from Quinn Emanuel leaves managing partner John Quinn as the last of the founding partners still practicing at the 800-lawyer firm.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 17, 2019 | The Recorder

After 32 Years with Quinn, Co-Founder Emanuel Bows Out for Retirement

Eric Emanuel's retirement from Quinn Emanuel leaves managing partner John Quinn as the last of the founding partners still practicing at the 800-lawyer firm.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 17, 2019 | Litigation Daily

After 32 Years with Quinn, Firm Co-Founder Emanuel Retires

Eric Emanuel's retirement from Quinn Emanuel leaves managing partner John Quinn as the last of the founding partners still practicing at the 800-lawyer firm.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

From Paul Weiss and CBS to the Courts, Bar Panel Grapples With Diversity

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp said the firm took recent criticism as a chance to improve its approach to diversity, while several leading New York lawyers discussed strategies to advance women in the law.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

January 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Face 'Uncharted Waters' as Shutdown Grinds Some Practices to a Halt

Legal Industry first quarter financial results may see a dent as court appearances and deals fall prey to political gridlock.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Law Firms Face 'Uncharted Waters' as Shutdown Grinds Some Practices to a Halt

Meanwhile, many defense lawyers aren't hearing from their counterparts in the SEC's enforcement division. “Since the new year, those cases have been deadly quiet,” said Robert Anello, a partner at boutique Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello in New York.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 11, 2019 | Litigation Daily

As Shutdown Grinds Some Practices to a Halt, Law Firms Face 'Uncharted Waters'

Meanwhile, many defense lawyers aren't hearing from their counterparts in the SEC's enforcement division. “Since the new year, those cases have been deadly quiet,” said Robert Anello, a partner at boutique Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello in New York.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Akin Gump's New York Leader Aims for Growth and Office Transparency

The firm's new Manhattan office leader said that even as the firm grows in New York, there's an opportunity to learn and improve after a partner exit.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read


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