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
October 16, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Line Between Lawyer Ethics and Crime to Highlight Ex-Big Law Partner's TrialLegal ethicists are expected to take the stand at a trial starting this week against for Evan Greebel, a former Kaye Scholer and Katten Muchin Rosenman partner facing federal conspiracy charges for his role advising disgraced hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli.
By Christine Simmons | New York Law Journal
20 minute read
October 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal
King & Spalding Sees Early Court Wins in Litigation Alleging MisconductFormer associate David Joffe alleges that he was fired by King & Spalding in retaliation for reporting unethical conduct.
By Christine Simmons | New York Law Journal
40 minute read
October 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal
NY City Bar Leader Prepares for Race of a LifetimeBret Parker, executive director of the New York City Bar Association, is preparing for a competition unlike any other: running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
By Christine Simmons
9 minute read
October 10, 2017 | International Edition
Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf CFO avoids jail as judge hands down $1m fine and community serviceFormer Dewey finance chief Joel Sanders spared prison for role in law firm's demise
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
October 10, 2017 | International Edition
Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf CFO avoids jail as judge hands down $1m fine and community serviceFormer Dewey finance chief Joel Sanders spared prison for role in law firm's demise
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
October 10, 2017 | New York Law Journal
In Unusual Sentence, Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf CFO Avoids Jail TimeA New York state judge on Tuesday imposed a $1 million fine and 750 hours of community service for Joel Sanders, the convicted former chief financial officer at now-defunct Dewey & LeBoeuf.
By Christine Simmons | New York Law Journal
18 minute read
October 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Shkreli's Ex-Lawyer Faces Skeptical Judge Ahead of TrialEvan Greebel, onetime lawyer to "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli, seemed unlikely to convince a judge to trim his case before trial.
By Christine Simmons | New York Law Journal
4 minute read
October 04, 2017 | International Edition
Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth explore mergerHunton sizes up combination with fellow US firm after merger talks with Addleshaws go cold
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
October 04, 2017 | International Edition
Hunton & Williams and Andrews Kurth explore mergerHunton sizes up combination with fellow US firm after merger talks with Addleshaws go cold
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
October 04, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Andrews Kurth, Hunton & Williams Explore MergerAndrews Kurth Kenyon and Hunton & Williams are in merger talks, sources told ALM.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
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