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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October 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

'Alpha Dog' Still Rules as Quinn Emanuel Sees Growth and Partner Exits

In a year punctuated by prominent partner departures, John Quinn says his firm's bare-bones management structure remains a virtue—and succession planning is for suckers.

By Christine Simmons

13 minute read

October 18, 2018 | Litigation Daily

John Quinn as 'Alpha Dog' Still Rules Quinn Emanuel Amidst Growth and Partner Exits

In a year punctuated by prominent partner departures, John Quinn says his firm's bare-bones management structure remains a virtue—and succession planning is for suckers.

By Christine Simmons

13 minute read

October 17, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Immigration Firm, After Deloitte Alliance, Enters New York With 60-Person Epstein Team

Berry Appleman's leader said the firm had been looking to launch in New York for several years, but the Deloitte deal, announced in June, provided another nudge.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 17, 2018 | Law.com

Cadwalader's Entire Health Care Group Decamps to Crowell & Moring

The New York-based health care group was looking for a firm "where our practice was mainstream," its leader said.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 17, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Cadwalader's Entire Health Care Group Leaves to Join Crowell & Moring

The New York-based health care practice was looking for a firm "where our practice was mainstream," its leader said.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Boutique Spins Off From McKool Smith, Promising Innovative Model

In New York, the firm will have two partners for now, including Caroline Walters, who is anticipated to leave McKool soon to relocate to New York to lead that office.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 15, 2018 | The Recorder

Litigation Boutique Spins Off From McKool Smith, Promising Innovative Model

Reichman Jorgensen, with offices in Silicon Valley, Atlanta and New York, is promising to eschew hourly billing and to pay associates on a scale higher than Cravath's.

By Christine Simmons | Xiumei Dong

5 minute read

October 15, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers from ATL, NY and Silicon Valley Launch No-Billable-Hour Firm

Reichman Jorgensen, with offices in Silicon Valley, Atlanta and New York, is promising to eschew hourly billing and to pay associates on a scale higher than Cravath's.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 15, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Lucky 13: McKool Smith Litigation Spin-Off Promises Innovative Model

Reichman Jorgensen, with offices in Silicon Valley, Atlanta and New York, is promising to eschew hourly billing and to pay associates on a scale higher than Cravath's.

By Christine Simmons and Xiumei Dong

5 minute read

October 10, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ex-Big Law Partner Ravelo Sentenced to 5 Years for Vendor Fraud Scheme

Prosecutors said former Hunton & Williams and Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Keila Ravelo defrauded her law firms and client MasterCard out of $7.8 million to fuel a lavish lifestyle.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

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