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Christine Simmons

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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November 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Stroock Departures Continue as Corporate Leader Joins Kramer Levin

Stroock & 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 Hire

Adam 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 Lease

After 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 Stone

Hughes 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 Defense

As 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 Emails

Lawyers 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 Gains

For 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, Minorities

The 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 Growth

The 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 Ravelo

According to court records Monday, a plea agreement hearing is set for Nov. 20 in Newark.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read