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 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
June 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Flemming Zulack to Dissolve as Senior Partners Find New Law FirmsThe expiration of a nearly 50-year-old firm's Manhattan lease became a catalyst for major change.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Fewer Firms Expected to Follow Milbank's Associate Pay BoostThe pay increase could result in differentiation among law firms, observers say.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
June 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Boosts Associate Salaries With $190K Starting Pay“If we didn't do this at some point,” another law firm would have done it first, said Milbank chairman Scott Edelman.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
June 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Judge Seals Documents in Recruiter's Suit Against Simpson ThacherRecruiting firm Boston Executive says Simpson Thacher's view of confidentiality is so sweeping that it wanted to hide an emoji from public view.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
June 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Will Big Law Attorneys' Tactics Come Under Microscope at Weinstein's Trial?Attorneys at Boies Schiller Flexner, O'Melveny & Myers and other Big Law firms have been portrayed among Harvey Weinstein's alleged "enablers." What are jurors likely to hear about their actions?
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal
How Weinstein's Lawyers Could Face Scrutiny in Sexual Assault TrialIn media reports, David Boies and other attorneys have been portrayed among Harvey Weinstein's alleged "enablers." What are jurors likely to hear about the lawyers' actions?
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
May 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Weil Gotshal Shortens Path to Partnership in Bid to Retain AssociatesBy trimming two years off of its partner track, Weil is betting that fewer fourth- and fifth-year associates will jump to a competitor or an in-house job.
By Christine Simmons
8 minute read
May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Rainmaker Pulls Plug on Robins Kaplan Move to Launch New FirmLitigator David Graff extolled Robins Kaplan's larger footprint when he joined just months ago from Anderson Kill. Now he says he sees greater benefits in launching his own small boutique.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Behind the Law Firm Brawl That Could Cost Michael Avenatti MillionsAvenatti's firm and his former colleagues there paint very different pictures of the events that led to a $10 million judgment this month.
By Christine Simmons
8 minute read
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