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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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November 09, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Growing Pittsburgh Movement Promotes Art Therapy for Lawyers Battling Stress

A Reed Smith lawyer and others have banded together to promote art therapy for lawyers struggling from stress and anxiety.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

November 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Another Way to Cope as a Lawyer? Paintbrushes and Sketchpads

A Reed Smith lawyer and others have banded together to promote art therapy for lawyers struggling from stress and anxiety.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

November 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Law Firms Predict Mixed Business Impacts From Election Outcome

Which practices could see an uptick in work as the dust settles after Tuesday's midterms?

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

November 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Sullivan & Cromwell Partner Takes In-House Post at Goldman Sachs

Darrell Cafasso, the latest S&C alum to join longtime client Goldman, now heads the bank's litigation and regulatory proceedings group as managing director and associate general counsel.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Schulte Fends Off Malpractice Suit Tied to Postnuptial Agreement

A Manhattan judge, dismissing a legal malpractice complaint against Schulte Roth & Zabel, found there was no attorney-client relationship with the law firm.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

November 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Personal Injury Firm Claims NY Rivals Lured Away Clients With 'Briefcase Full of Cash'

In a new lawsuit claiming $30 million in damages, a prominent New Jersey personal injury firm is alleging two competitor law firms across the Hudson River enticed clients to switch attorneys by offering them Uber rides from a doctor's office, and then cash

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

November 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Personal Injury Firm Claims Rivals Lured Away Clients With 'Briefcase Full of Cash'

New York courts have seen a number of contentious spats among plaintiffs law firms, but a new lawsuit filed by a prominent personal injury firm includes especially eye-popping claims.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

November 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

DLA Piper Adds Longtime Shearman Partner as NY Real Estate Co-Chairman

Chris Smith, whose clients include real estate mogul Sheldon Solow, said he was drawn by the global breadth of DLA Piper's 600-lawyer real estate practice.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

October 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Private Equity Ownership of Legal Rankings Prompts Marketers' Unease

Recent acquisitions of directory companies by private equity firms have sparked concerns among some law firm CMOs, who wonder if the moves could lead to price increases or data risks.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

October 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Venable Group Joins Sheppard Mullin, Bringing 'East Coast Real Estate Credentials'

Sheppard Mullin, which had only one real estate partner in Manhattan, has brought on a seven-lawyer group from Venable in New York, including the former head of the practice there.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read