Christine Simmons

September 17, 2020 | Pro Mid Market

Firms have seen their tech costs rise dramatically rise amid remote work – putting more strain on the decision of whether to stick together under a new lease.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The firm's move, following Davis Polk's announcement, will likely spur other law firm partnerships to consider matching. The bonus comes on top of what the firm plans to offer at year-end, which it says will likely equal last year's year-end bonus.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 14, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Leaders of such firms as Davis Polk, Shearman & Sterling, Debevoise & Plimpton, Sullivan & Cromwell and Skadden all signed a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Neil Whoriskey arrives at Milbank in a year when the firm's revenues are up by double digits, the firm's chairman said.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The firm's partner compensation system—from the highest paid to the lowest paid—has been roughly 3-to-1 in recent years, from roughly $6 million to about $2 million.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

September 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The firm said its new system "recognizes and rewards the entirety of a partner's contributions."

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Several firms said they expect office attendance to be required sometime in 2021, but others said remote work would continue "indefinitely" or until a coronavirus vaccine is in place.

By Christine Simmons | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

6 minute read

September 02, 2020 | National Law Journal

The developments brought into plain view how differently law firms seek to portray lateral exits and arrivals.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Davis Wright said its layoffs were "not a cost-cutting measure," while Baker McKenzie said the firm "felt the impact of increased market and business disruption around the world."

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

August 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Buffalo-based firm couldn't comment on how many people may ultimately be rehired, but a spokesman said hiring was "continuing as we evaluate our needs."

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read