Christine Simmons

February 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"You're seeing a drop in hours but an increase in revenue and profitability, which is exactly what we're trying to achieve," said senior partner David Beveridge.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

February 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Major law firms are postponing or canceling events in the U.S. and further limiting international travel as the virus spreads.

By Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Outside ownership of legal providers would present a minefield for the profession," said a letter from New York bar leaders voicing concern about a pending ABA proposal.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Barclays, the Hispanic National Bar Association and Wolters Kluwer are joining a slew of major law firms to participate in the charity event this year.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

January 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The combined firm will have annual gross revenue of at least $530 million, including about $40 million from Satterlee.

By Christine Simmons | Lizzy McLellan

5 minute read

January 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Philadelphia-based Duane Morris isn't the first out-of-town firm to explore a potential merger with 65-lawyer Satterlee Stephens.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

January 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Jean Kalicki, who has joined the New York office of a global arbitrator network, spoke with the Law Journal about the trend of Big Law attorneys leaving firms and starting their own international arbitration practices.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 08, 2020 | National Law Journal

The career Justice Department official, whose role overseeing the Mueller investigation made him a household name in both law and politics, is the latest big name to join King & Spalding from the DOJ.

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Outsourcing has led to a sea change at many law firms, and left its mark on the bottom line. Some firms are even planning a shared back-office center, the first of its kind in Big Law. The only question now is what work can't be re-evaluated.

By Christine Simmons

14 minute read

December 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Cravath's litigation department can't match the size of its competitors, but that doesn't slow it down.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read