Christine Simmons

August 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Pillsbury, K&L Gates and Crowell & Moring are the latest firms to walk back some of their pandemic-related pay cuts.

By Christine Simmons | Dan Packel

5 minute read

August 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The complete rollback of pay cuts is not expected this year. "It is anticipated that the compensation reductions as of September 1 will be in place through year-end," according to a Wednesday statement from the firm's leader.

By Dan Packel | Christine Simmons

2 minute read

August 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Charles Pesant advises on domestic and cross-border structured finance deals, representing financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Rabobank and GreensLedge.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

August 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer

"The excitement of Kamala being selected is going to increase funding, increase other support, because we are just so thrilled that we're seeing a Biden-Harris ticket," said Jonathan Henes, a Kirkland partner.

By Christine Simmons | Dan Packel

4 minute read

August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Firms such as Milbank, Weil Gotshal and Paul Weiss are, so far, doing better than last year, while lateral departures from other firms in recent weeks indicate partners are leaving firms viewed as unprepared to capitalize on the current market.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

August 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks said each of the three judges "brings enormous knowledge, experience and passion to the court."

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

While Crowell's revenue has taken a hit in 2020 and the firm cut pay for attorneys and some staff, "we are doing better than expected in this environment," said chairman Philip Inglima, who noted the firm is in growth mode.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

July 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Simpson Thacher's suit argues the state's June 22 reopening phase for offices in New York placed restrictions that still made it untenable to use the space.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

July 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The tie-up would create a combined firm with up to about $95 million in combined gross revenue and a focus on agricultural and environmental clients.

By Christine Simmons | Erica Silverman

4 minute read

July 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Milbank, Haynes and Boone and other big firms are adjusting to the evolving news about bar exams. Many firms are playing it by ear.

By David Thomas | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Christine Simmons

8 minute read