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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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June 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

17-Lawyer Group Joins Holland & Knight in SoCal, as Real Estate Practices See High Demand

The lateral group anticipates bringing more than 50 client relationships to Holland & Knight, the firm said, representing "a significant amount of business."

By Christine Simmons | Jessie Yount

4 minute read

June 06, 2022 | National Law Journal

Cravath to Launch DC Office, Hiring Partners From FDIC and SEC

The firm's newest partners include the former chair of the FDIC, a former acting chair of the SEC and a former associate director in the SEC's enforcement division.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

May 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Second Cravath M&A Partner Moves to Freshfields

Jenny Hochenberg is now one of several Cravath lawyers to leave for Freshfields, following Damien Zoubek and Nicole Foster.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

May 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Attracts Cravath M&A Partner Allison Wein

Wein's move, announced Tuesday, is the latest Cravath exit to Kirkland, even after Cravath's step away from its pure lockstep system last year.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

April 28, 2022 | Law.com

When Demand Falls, Expect Partnership Clashes and Billing Rate Pushback

The environment is ripe for law firms to trim partnership ranks and keep close control of the equity tier, for large lateral groups to be cherry-picked, and for new firms to spin off.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

March 07, 2022 | Law.com

Associate Pay Pressures, Speech Policies Within Firms, Fighting Russia in The Hague: The Morning Minute

The news and analysis you need to start your day.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms, Watching Ukraine, Prepare for Pro Bono Refugee Work

Leaders at Ropes & Gray, Paul Weiss and Akin Gump are watching the situation and readying to help refugees and asylum seekers.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

When Will the Dust Settle on Associate Pay? As Some Law Firms Wait, Others Make Quiet Moves

Some firms are waiting for the associate pay scale to solidify, promising to match the market no matter what. Or they've already—privately—matched Milbank's.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Law.com

After Compensation Raises and Frenetic Hiring, Big Law Is Gambling on 2022

How will large law firms respond in the event deal volume significantly slows, clients cut back demand and the cost of doing business rises? Will large pay packages for partners and associates become a big liability? For some, 2022 is a gamble of sorts.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer

With Broad Growth Ambitions, Willkie Takes Talent From Cooley and O'Melveny

"We're not done adding breadth and depth," in particular in Northern California, Willkie's chair said.

By Jessie Yount | Christine Simmons

4 minute read