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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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September 26, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Days Before Trial, Cadwalader and Redskins Owner Settle $22M Malpractice Case

The settlement avoids what would have been an extraordinarily high-profile trial for a legal malpractice suit.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 26, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Cadwalader and Redskins Owner Settle $22M Malpractice Case Three Days Before Trial

The settlement avoids what would have been an extraordinarily high-profile trial for a legal malpractice suit.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Q&A: James Brochin on Swapping Paul Weiss for Steptoe, Backing Ex-Housemate Kavanaugh

Brochin, who went from Paul Weiss to his own solo law firm to Steptoe & Johnson in less than a year, said accusations against Kavanaugh are "completely inconsistent with the person I know."

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Q&A: Litigator James Brochin on Swapping Firms, Backing Kavanaugh

Brochin, a friend and onetime housemate of Brett Kavanaugh, went from Paul Weiss to his own solo law firm to Steptoe & Johnson in less than a year. He said accusations against Kavanaugh are "completely inconsistent with the person I know."

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 24, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Kirkland Brings Back Litigator Who Tackled SDNY White-Collar Prosecutions

Robert Allen led the investigation in the insider trading case against Rep. Chris Collins and prosecuted former Foley & Larder partner Walter "Chet" Little, among other cases.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Justice Kornreich Joins JAMS Panel After Retiring From Bench

Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich presided over cases in the Commercial Division in Manhattan Supreme Court for close to a decade.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Debevoise Infrastructure Leader Joins Norton Rose Fulbright

After five years at Debevoise, Douglas Buchanan is leaving to co-lead the North American infrastructure practice at Norton Rose Fulbright.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Simpson Thacher Settles With Recruiter Over Sullivan & Cromwell Hire

The deal to end litigation over a partner placement came as Simpson Thacher faced the potential release of more internal firm documents.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 19, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Simpson Thacher Settles Recruiter's Suit Over Sullivan & Cromwell Hire

The deal to end litigation over a partner placement came as Simpson Thacher faced the potential release of more internal firm documents.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers for Ex-Skadden Partner Deny He Shared Ukraine Report With US Officials

Greg Craig's lawyers say their client "never disseminated Skadden's report" to U.S. officials, and he did not have to register as a foreign agent.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read


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