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
February 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Herrick Hires Crowell Corporate Leader Involved in Scuttled Merger TalksMorris DeFeo Jr. was a leader of Crowell & Moring's corporate group who helped advise on merger talks between the two firms before the deal fell apart last year.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
February 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Ruling Sets Stage for $21 Million Cadwalader Malpractice TrialTrial in a long-running case against Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft could feature testimony from the owner of the Washington Redskins and M&A dealmaker Dennis Block.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
February 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Restructuring Partner at Kasowitz Jumps to StroockDaniel Fliman said Stroock & Stroock & Lavan offered a better platform for his distressed debt practice.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
February 15, 2018 | The Recorder
Q&A: Gloria Allred on Balancing Law, Business and the #MeToo SpotlightThe 76-year-old celebrity lawyer discusses what role she plays in her firm's cases, how she bills, and what the recent wave of high-profile sexual harassment accusations nationwide has meant for her practice
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
February 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Q&A: Gloria Allred on Balancing Law, Business and the #MeToo SpotlightBetween high-profile cases and media appearances, Allred came to New York to receive an award from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association's Women's Caucus.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
February 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Profits Soar at Cadwalader as Revenue and Head Count DeclineAt Cadwalader, which welcomed back two key partners this month, a smaller partnership saw profits climb almost 19 percent in 2017.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
February 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Law Firm Legal Battles That Slipped From the Headlines in 2017From bias and discrimination claims to malpractice disputes and fights over fees, several firms quietly resolved once high-profile disputes with their clients or employees last year.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
February 08, 2018 | Daily Business Review
NYC Bar Leader, Ex-Marlins President Run 7 Marathons in 7 DaysBret Parker, a former senior in-house lawyer in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries, raced on seven continents in a week to complete the World Marathon Challenge and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NYC Bar Leader Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days, Raising $210KBret Parker, a former senior in-house lawyer in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries, raced on seven continents in a week to complete the World Marathon Challenge and raise awareness about Parkinson's disease.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Hodgson Russ, Looking Outside Buffalo, Picks Manhattan Partner as ChairWhile everyone knows Hodgson Russ' brand in western New York, “in New York City, it's Hodgson who?” said the firm's new Manhattan chair. He's aiming to change that.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
