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
June 10, 2021 | Law.com
For Office Returns, Law Firms Will Adapt to Client ExpectationsTake a closer look at some law firm return announcements, even those that have zeroed in on a specific number of days in the office, and they leave plenty of room for adjustments later on.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
June 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Raises Associate Salaries Globally, Bumping Up Starting Pay to $200K"We have consistently told our associates it's our goal to pay at the top of the market," said firm chair Scott Edelman.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cooley's Chicago Launch Attracts Market Attention, As Office Prepares to Add 'Elite Litigators'The lateral partners said they expect their clients to join them at their new firm.
By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
May 13, 2021 | Law.com
Big Law Hiring Trends May Change Billing Rates, Growth PatternsThe pandemic has raised a host of questions about the migration of legal industry talent, and how firms are distributed and priced across the country. And it's just starting to shake out.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
May 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell 'Strongly' Encouraging July Office Return"We are trying to work our way back to normal," said chair Joseph Shenker, but "normal will be different than what it was before."
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
May 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Enters New Bankruptcy Niche With Recent MoFo HiresThe group's work in advising creditors committees often brings in seven-figure compensation awards in bankruptcy court.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
April 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Group of Morrison & Foerster Bankruptcy Partners Heading for WillkieThe group includes Brett Miller, the managing partner of Morrison Foerster's New York office. The number of Chapter 11s has been declining in recent months, yet set some firms are optimistic about a pickup in restructuring activity.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
April 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Planning Office Days as 'Optional First Step' Toward ReturnTo further encourage lawyers and other workers to see colleagues in the office, the firm will reimburse up to $40 for lunch or dinner expenses on two days in May, according to a firm memo.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
April 16, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Firms Hesitant to Up Rates 'Might Be Leaving a Little Bit of Money on the Table'"We might be leaving a little bit of money on the table, but it's not a time to be responding to what might be a short-term demand increase with price gouging," one firm leader said.
By Christine Simmons | Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella
7 minute read
April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Simpson Thacher Invests in SEC Talent, Hiring Another Agency VetMarc Berger's addition will expand the ranks of Simpson Thacher partners to include six former SEC officials and seven former federal prosecutors, the firm said.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
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