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
November 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Stroock Departures Continue as Corporate Leader Joins Kramer LevinStroock & Stroock & Lavan, which recently conducted a strategic review, has seen about 20 partners leave this year, mostly in corporate and transactional practices.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
November 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Perkins Coie Signals New York Ambitions With White-Collar HireAdam Schuman is the firm's first former federal prosecutor in its New York office.
By Christine Simmons
11 minute read
November 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Another Law Firm Expires Along With Its New York LeaseAfter an 80-year run, partners at Wormser, Kiely, Galef & Jacobs opted to dissolve the firm last month.
By Christine Simmons
11 minute read
November 09, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Law Firm's Internship Program Offers Military Veterans a Career Stepping StoneHughes Hubbard & Reed's internship program is designed to help veterans transition from the military to the private sector.
By Christine Simmons
24 minute read
November 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Weinstein Turns to White-Collar Vets for Criminal DefenseAs he battles sexual harassment and rape claims and a potential criminal indictment in New York, Harvey Weinstein has hired defense attorneys Benjamin Brafman in New York and Blair Berk in California.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Partners in Sex Bias Suit Seek Chadbourne Leaders' Personal EmailsLawyers for three former Chadbourne partners are asking to dig into the personal email accounts of the firm leaders named in a $100 million gender discrimination lawsuit.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
November 07, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Amid Weinstein Scandal, Employment Attorneys See Business GainsFor plaintiffs attorneys and corporate defense lawyers handling employment matters, #MeToo may translate into a surge in business.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
November 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Bar Report Details Lag in Pay and Partnerships for Women, MinoritiesThe New York City Bar Association's latest diversity benchmarking report showed sluggish progress alongside a few notable gains, including women and minorities in leadership positions.
By Christine Simmons
15 minute read
November 02, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Gobbling Smaller Firms, Barclay Damon Sets Sights on GrowthThe Northeast regional firm acquired a Syracuse boutique Wednesday and is pursuing two similar deals, as smaller firms feel pressure to join forces with larger rivals.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
October 31, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Court Docs Signal Plea Deal for Ex-Willkie Partner Keila RaveloAccording to court records Monday, a plea agreement hearing is set for Nov. 20 in Newark.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
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