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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April 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Schulte Roth, Ex-Client Tussle Over Estate Planning Malpractice Claim

Jordan Seaman claims that Schulte Roth & Zabel failed to disclose a trustee relationship that created a "personal financial relationship" between a partner at the firm handling a matter with his former spouse.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

April 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Joon Kim, Acting SDNY Leader After Bharara, Returns to Cleary

Kim, who is making his fourth return to Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, said the Southern District kept up its priorities and independence in the aftermath of Preet Bharara's firing.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

March 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Mintz Levin Sees Another Record Year in Revenue, Profits

Managing partner Robert Bodian said the firm's system for sharing origination credit among partners has helped spur its success.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

March 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Willkie Farr Grows Partner Bench After Record 2017

Willkie boasted its best-ever performance across all key financial metrics in 2017.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

March 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York Bankruptcy Attorney Admits Embezzling Funds

The government said Pincus David Carlebach took $30,000 from his client's bankruptcy estate for his own use.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

March 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Kirkland Partner Robert Khuzami Banked $11M Partnership Share

The former head of the SEC's enforcement division is now serving as deputy U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York.

By Mike Scarcella | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

March 23, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Partner Exits, Compensation Shifts Keep Lockstep Firms Under Pressure

It takes a lot to lure top partners from elite, lockstep law firms such as Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Unfortunately for the lockstep firms, some of their rivals have a lot to offer.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

March 22, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Chadbourne Lauds Efforts by Its Own Accuser in Settled Sex Bias Case

The firm, now part of Norton Rose Fulbright, said ex-partner Kerrie Campbell "contributed to important ongoing dialogue within the profession about gender issues" by suing the firm for $100 million.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read