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 04, 2021 | Law.com
The One Pandemic Investment Law Firms Are OverlookingBy failing to readjust expectations for employees and provide more flexibility, the investments some firms made during the pandemic could be viewed as short-sighted and missing the key target
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
March 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Partner Exits for Sidley's Capital Markets GroupJohnny Skumpija had served as co-chair of Cravath's business development group. He became a partner in 2013.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why So Many Big Firms Had More Nonequity Partners in 2020Firms are carefully thinking about who should be owners, and the pandemic complicated that question further.
By Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons
7 minute read
February 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Law Firms, Legal Departments Step Up Target to Provide More Meals for Food BankOrganizers are aiming to raise $200,000, translating to a million meals—double from last year. About 25 law firms, legal departments and others have signed up.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 18, 2021 | Law.com
Big Law Financials Results Vindicate Client RelationshipsThis year, firms will be under pressure to keep the same profit margins, despite an expected rise in expenses.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
February 18, 2021 | National Law Journal
Crowell Rides Contingency Fee Wins to 47% Spike in Profits, Double-Digit Revenue GrowthAbout 40% of the firm's revenue came from alternative fee arrangements and a "significant portion" of that included contingency fees, chairman Philip Inglima said.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
February 17, 2021 | National Law Journal
Intelligence IG Who Handled Trump Whistleblower Complaint Lands at CrowellMichael Atkinson will co-lead Crowell's national security practice.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer
In Rare Lateral Hire, Cravath Brings On Debevoise Banking Regulatory PartnerIn any kind of regulated area, "it's really almost impossible to grow that purely organically inside the firm," said Faiza Saeed, Cravath's presiding partner.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
February 04, 2021 | Law.com
Corporate Clients Are Paying Attention to Succession PlanningEach week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek(year) 2021, brings you the trends, disruptions and shifts…
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
January 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
With New Flexibility in Partner Pay, Davis Polk Recruits White & Case Finance PartnerWhile the change in Davis Polk's partner pay system did not lead to Nicholas Palumbo's arrival, "the flexibility we have in our new model makes it easier to act on our strategic priorities," said firm leader Neil Barr.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read