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
June 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Taps New LeaderMichael Knight succeeds Timothy O'Sullivan as the fund's executive director and counsel. O'Sullivan spent the past 19 years in the role and is retiring after 34 years of service at the fund.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 22, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Miles & Stockbridge Vows Appeal After Verdict for Ex-PartnerDonald English won a $231,000 verdict against his Baltimore-based firm, in the latest case to raise issues of ownership vs. worker protections in a law firm employment dispute.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
June 21, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Shearman & Sterling Is Latest NY Firm to Raise Associate PayShearman joined many of its peers in New York, the epicenter of the current associate pay boom.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
June 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Charges Against Barclay Damon Partner Stand Out Among Lawyer Theft CasesCharges of stealing from clients are more common at small firms that aren't large ones like Barclay Damon—but no law firm is immune.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Dewey CFO Joel Sanders Disbarred After Felony ConvictionWhile he was never imprisoned, the felony conviction of former Dewey & LeBoeuf executive Joel Sanders had led to his disbarment.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 18, 2018 | The Recorder
To Expand in NY, Beverly Hills Firm Lures Blank Rome Partnership ExpertNew York-based partnership expert Leslie Corwin is joining Southern California-based Eisner along with litigator Simon Miller.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Beverly Hills Firm Lures Blank Rome Partner Duo to Expand in NYPartnership expert Leslie Corwin is joining Southern California-based Eisner along with litigator Simon Miller.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Some Law Firm Staff See Pay Gap Widen as Associate Salaries Soar“If they had such a profitable year,” why can't they give more to staff, one legal secretary asked of her firm. Others say they are paid fairly, and associate raises are well deserved.
By Christine Simmons
8 minute read
June 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal
7-Attorney Real Estate Finance Group Heads to King & SpaldingThe lawyers, based in New York, jumped to King & Spalding from 100-lawyer Riemer & Braunstein.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Simpson Thacher Matches Milbank Salary Scale, Adds Summer BonusesAssociates "in good standing" will receive midyear bonuses in addition to pay increases matching those set by Milbank earlier this week.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
