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Christine Simmons

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

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August 05, 2021 | Law.com

The Unstated Benefits of Vaccine Mandates

Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek New York, brings you the trends, disruptions and…

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

July 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Bar Group Plans to Support Internships for Federal Defenders Program

For years, the foundation has been asked about supporting interns for the Federal Defenders, but it has encountered logistical problems. But starting next year, it's changing course.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Our Profession Cannot Long Endure a Remote Work Model,' Morgan Stanley CLO Tells Law Firms

"I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not," CLO Eric Grossman wrote in a letter to Morgan Stanley's outside law firms.

By Dan Packel | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons

7 minute read

July 08, 2021 | Law.com

With Rising Associate Pay, Client Feedback Takes on New Significance

So far, corporate legal department reaction to increased associate salaries have been mixed, with some general counsel and in-house observers calling the pay raises "tone-deaf" or wondering if the pay raises will actually lead to billing rate changes.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

July 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Battle for Talent: How Today's Competitive Market is Reshaping Hiring Practices

American Lawyer's Talent Show series examines how the highly competitive talent market in the legal industry is reshaping hiring norms in the legal profession.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

June 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Trump Organization Leans on Several Lawyers Amid DA Investigation

Susan Necheles, of Necheles Law, confirmed Monday that she's part of the legal team representing the Trump Organization, working with Alan Futerfas and Bettina Schein.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

June 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Throng of Law Firms Pile Onto New Associate Pay Scale After Cravath, Paul Weiss Move

A series of big law firms, such as Goodwin Procter, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Paul Hastings and Morgan Lewis & Bockius, followed to confirm their own increases in associate pay.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Matching Davis Polk Is a Short-Term Win in a Hot Market. But What Happens Next?

"Whether a firm chooses to match or not match will not only impact a firm's success in the associate hiring market, but it will also impact the lateral partner market," one legal recruiter said.

By Dylan Jackson | Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

June 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Raises Associate Salaries Above Milbank's Scale

The firm raised associate pay above Milbank at each rung of the associate salary scale, exceeding the firm by about $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the class.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read