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
January 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why Moving a Book of Business to a New Firm Is Now Easier Than EverClient loyalty to any one law firm has long been eroding, but the pandemic has accelerated the trend, observers say.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Several Big Firms Match Milbank Scale While Many Holdouts RemainOther Big Law heavyweights and some of the most profitable firms have not yet moved.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
January 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Regional NY Firms Have Ambitious Growth Plans, Despite Associate ChallengesAssociate turnover, the competitive market for talent and office return delays amid the omicron surge are presenting challenges to growth plans.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
December 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Latest Cravath Exit Becomes Early Signal of 2022 Lateral Market"When you change something as dramatic as the comp system, there is going to be fallout," said one recruiter about changes to lockstep pay.
By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Vaccine Mandate Tracker: The Law Firms Requiring Vaccination for Office ReturnsThe list of law firms announcing mandatory vaccination is growing.
By ALM Staff
23 minute read
August 05, 2021 | Law.com
The Unstated Benefits of Vaccine MandatesEach week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek New York, brings you the trends, disruptions and…
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
August 02, 2021 | Law.com
Talk about Settlement Pressure, Don't Count On A Completely Remote JD Anytime Soon, Within Law Firms, Men and Women Have Entirely Different Perceptions: The Morning MinuteHere's the news you need to start your day.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
July 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Bar Group Plans to Support Internships for Federal Defenders ProgramFor years, the foundation has been asked about supporting interns for the Federal Defenders, but it has encountered logistical problems. But starting next year, it's changing course.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
'Our Profession Cannot Long Endure a Remote Work Model,' Morgan Stanley CLO Tells Law Firms"I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not," CLO Eric Grossman wrote in a letter to Morgan Stanley's outside law firms.
By Dan Packel | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons
7 minute read
July 08, 2021 | Law.com
With Rising Associate Pay, Client Feedback Takes on New SignificanceSo far, corporate legal department reaction to increased associate salaries have been mixed, with some general counsel and in-house observers calling the pay raises "tone-deaf" or wondering if the pay raises will actually lead to billing rate changes.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
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