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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February 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Law Firms, Legal Departments Step Up Target to Provide More Meals for Food Bank

Organizers are aiming to raise $200,000, translating to a million meals—double from last year. About 25 law firms, legal departments and others have signed up.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 18, 2021 | Law.com

Big Law Financials Results Vindicate Client Relationships

This year, firms will be under pressure to keep the same profit margins, despite an expected rise in expenses.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 18, 2021 | National Law Journal

Crowell Rides Contingency Fee Wins to 47% Spike in Profits, Double-Digit Revenue Growth

About 40% of the firm's revenue came from alternative fee arrangements and a "significant portion" of that included contingency fees, chairman Philip Inglima said.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 17, 2021 | National Law Journal

Intelligence IG Who Handled Trump Whistleblower Complaint Lands at Crowell

Michael Atkinson will co-lead Crowell's national security practice.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

In Rare Lateral Hire, Cravath Brings On Debevoise Banking Regulatory Partner

In any kind of regulated area, "it's really almost impossible to grow that purely organically inside the firm," said Faiza Saeed, Cravath's presiding partner.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 04, 2021 | Law.com

Corporate Clients Are Paying Attention to Succession Planning

Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek(year) 2021, brings you the trends, disruptions and shifts…

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With New Flexibility in Partner Pay, Davis Polk Recruits White & Case Finance Partner

While the change in Davis Polk's partner pay system did not lead to Nicholas Palumbo's arrival, "the flexibility we have in our new model makes it easier to act on our strategic priorities," said firm leader Neil Barr.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell M&A Partner Heads to Paul Weiss

"I expect [Krishna Veeraraghavan] joining us to greatly accelerate a process we've seen over the last [several] years, which is huge growth in our public company M&A practice," said Scott Barshay.

By Andrew Maloney | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 21, 2021 | Law.com

Both Law Firms and Clients Can Boast About Fee Wins

The need for law firm-client pricing cooperation and innovative billing will only intensify from here.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read