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Emily Barker

Emily Barker

Based in New York, Emily Barker is the managing editor of American Lawyer. She has been covering the business of law for more than 20 years.

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May 24, 2017 |

Kobre & Kim: Growth Despite Its Best Efforts

From its founding out of a partner's home 14 years ago, Kobre & Kim has crafted a unique business model that propelled it into the Am Law 200—even if that wasn't the intention.

By Gina Passarella and Emily Barker

8 minute read

December 23, 2015 |

Litigation Department of the Year, Finalist: Boies Schiller

Boies, Schiller & Flexner took on the big, risky cases—and won them.

By Emily Barker

2 minute read

December 22, 2015 | Law.com

Litigation Department of the Year, Finalist: Boies Schiller

Boies, Schiller & Flexner took on the big, risky cases—and won them.

By Emily Barker

2 minute read

December 21, 2015 |

Litigator of the Year: William Isaacson of Boies Schiller

By Emily Barker

1 minute read

December 21, 2015 | Law.com

Litigator of the Year: William Isaacson of Boies Schiller

Whether defending against antitrust class actions or bringing them, William "Bill" Isaacson of Boies, Schiller & Flexner is an opponent to be reckoned…

By Emily Barker

1 minute read

April 27, 2015 |

Weil's April Fool Email Draws Few Laughs

On April 1, Weil announced a new policy to keep lawyers from checking email overnight, on weekends, and during vacation. Associates didn't find the joke funny.

By Emily Barker

2 minute read

April 27, 2015 | Law.com

Weil's April Fool Email Draws Few Laughs

On April 1, Weil announced a new policy to keep lawyers from checking email overnight, on weekends, and during vacation. Associates didn't find the joke funny.

By Emily Barker

2 minute read

February 05, 2015 |

Panel Sparks Ethics Debate in Chevron-Ecuador Litigation

Even without controversial plaintiffs attorney Steven Donziger in the room, both sides in the heated battle between Chevron and Ecuadorian litigants came out swinging during a legal ethics panel at LegalTech New York on Thursday.

By Emily Barker

4 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Law.com

Panel Sparks Ethics Debate in Chevron-Ecuador Litigation

Even without controversial plaintiffs attorney Steven Donziger in the room, both sides in the heated battle between Chevron and Ecuadorian litigants came out swinging during a legal ethics panel at LegalTech New York on Thursday.

By Emily Barker

4 minute read

May 05, 2014 |

How to Make Summer Associates Love Your Firm

In comments from our annual Summer Associate Survey, interns give firms advice on how to improve their summer programs.

By Emily Barker

3 minute read