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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May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Cooley's Chicago Launch Attracts Market Attention, As Office Prepares to Add 'Elite Litigators'

The lateral partners said they expect their clients to join them at their new firm.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Law.com

Big Law Hiring Trends May Change Billing Rates, Growth Patterns

The pandemic has raised a host of questions about the migration of legal industry talent, and how firms are distributed and priced across the country. And it's just starting to shake out.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell 'Strongly' Encouraging July Office Return

"We are trying to work our way back to normal," said chair Joseph Shenker, but "normal will be different than what it was before."

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Willkie Enters New Bankruptcy Niche With Recent MoFo Hires

The group's work in advising creditors committees often brings in seven-figure compensation awards in bankruptcy court.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

April 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Group of Morrison & Foerster Bankruptcy Partners Heading for Willkie

The group includes Brett Miller, the managing partner of Morrison Foerster's New York office. The number of Chapter 11s has been declining in recent months, yet set some firms are optimistic about a pickup in restructuring activity.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

April 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Davis Polk Planning Office Days as 'Optional First Step' Toward Return

To further encourage lawyers and other workers to see colleagues in the office, the firm will reimburse up to $40 for lunch or dinner expenses on two days in May, according to a firm memo.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

April 16, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Firms Hesitant to Up Rates 'Might Be Leaving a Little Bit of Money on the Table'

"We might be leaving a little bit of money on the table, but it's not a time to be responding to what might be a short-term demand increase with price gouging," one firm leader said.

By Christine Simmons | Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella

7 minute read

April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Simpson Thacher Invests in SEC Talent, Hiring Another Agency Vet

Marc Berger's addition will expand the ranks of Simpson Thacher partners to include six former SEC officials and seven former federal prosecutors, the firm said.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

April 15, 2021 | Law.com

Big Law is Following Corporate Clients in Vocalizing Values

Getting to know a client's business has become much more than just reviewing their contracts with suppliers. It now means speaking out with them on the most pressing social issues of the day.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

April 13, 2021 | Law.com

Remote Work Has Permanently Altered Law Firm Life, for Better and for Worse

The shift from office work to working-from-home has triggered a massive transformation in Big Law. But after all the effort that went into making the nearly overnight transition to full-time remote work during the pandemic, the question now is: which changes will last?

By Christine Simmons

13 minute read

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