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
November 05, 2020 | Law.com
Layoffs Are Spreading Faster, As Some Firms Quietly Cut RanksWelcome to our Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom in advance of Legalweek 2021. Each week this newsletter will bring…
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
October 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal
After Schulte Files Suit Over Rent, Landlord Says Law Firms Are 'Taking Advantage' of PandemicThe attempt by Schulte Roth "and other well-heeled, white-shoe firms to take advantage of the pandemic and not live up to their financial commitments" poses a very serious threat to New York City and its economy, said the landlord's attorney at Fried Frank.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
October 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Quiet Staff Layoffs Run Through Big LawRecruiters say many staff layoffs are happening behind the scenes at large firms. Kirkland is just the latest example.
By Christine Simmons | Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
October 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer
2020 Is a Year of Discounts as Law Firms Prioritize Cash FlowA majority of law firm financial officers are willing to cut legal bills if it means getting paid by clients.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons
6 minute read
October 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NYC Home of Gibson Dunn's Mastro Vandalized Amid 'Spate of Attorney Harassment'Randy Mastro's townhome on the Upper East Side of Manhattan was vandalized on Tuesday night with spray paint epithets.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
October 22, 2020 | Law.com
Today's Lateral Market is High-Risk, High RewardWelcome to our Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom in advance of Legalweek 2021. Each week this newsletter will bring…
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
October 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal
After Steve Barnes' Death, His Brother Launches Personal Injury Firm's NY OfficesThe firm's four New York offices include 23 attorneys, while another 18 are in California, where the Barnes Firm originally launched in 2014, the firm said.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
October 08, 2020 | Law.com
Law.com Barometer: Outsourcing in Big Law is AcceleratingThis Law.com Barometer highlights how law firm leaders are taking advantage of outsourcing to reduce overhead and keep profit margins steady.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
September 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hughes Hubbard, Amid Mounting Challenges, Undergoes 'Rebuilding'Disagreements about compensation criteria and the value of a merger have accompanied a years-long decline in revenue, head count and profitability.
By Christine Simmons
11 minute read
September 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Following Founder's Leave of Absence, Goldberg Segalla Elects New Management MemberCaroline Berdzik, Goldberg's new management committee member, has seen about a 20% increase in hours this year in her labor and employment practice.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
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