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
March 07, 2022 | Law.com
Associate Pay Pressures, Speech Policies Within Firms, Fighting Russia in The Hague: The Morning MinuteThe news and analysis you need to start your day.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
February 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms, Watching Ukraine, Prepare for Pro Bono Refugee WorkLeaders at Ropes & Gray, Paul Weiss and Akin Gump are watching the situation and readying to help refugees and asylum seekers.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
When Will the Dust Settle on Associate Pay? As Some Law Firms Wait, Others Make Quiet MovesSome firms are waiting for the associate pay scale to solidify, promising to match the market no matter what. Or they've already—privately—matched Milbank's.
By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
February 03, 2022 | Law.com
After Compensation Raises and Frenetic Hiring, Big Law Is Gambling on 2022How will large law firms respond in the event deal volume significantly slows, clients cut back demand and the cost of doing business rises? Will large pay packages for partners and associates become a big liability? For some, 2022 is a gamble of sorts.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
February 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
With Broad Growth Ambitions, Willkie Takes Talent From Cooley and O'Melveny"We're not done adding breadth and depth," in particular in Northern California, Willkie's chair said.
By Jessie Yount | Christine Simmons
4 minute read
January 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why Moving a Book of Business to a New Firm Is Now Easier Than EverClient loyalty to any one law firm has long been eroding, but the pandemic has accelerated the trend, observers say.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Several Big Firms Match Milbank Scale While Many Holdouts RemainOther Big Law heavyweights and some of the most profitable firms have not yet moved.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
January 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Regional NY Firms Have Ambitious Growth Plans, Despite Associate ChallengesAssociate turnover, the competitive market for talent and office return delays amid the omicron surge are presenting challenges to growth plans.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
December 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Latest Cravath Exit Becomes Early Signal of 2022 Lateral Market"When you change something as dramatic as the comp system, there is going to be fallout," said one recruiter about changes to lockstep pay.
By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Vaccine Mandate Tracker: The Law Firms Requiring Vaccination for Office ReturnsThe list of law firms announcing mandatory vaccination is growing.
By ALM Staff
23 minute read
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