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April 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

There is little point to having a summer program this year, Hugh Simons argues. He offers a path for firms to cancel their programs, some guesses as to who may be first to do it and what firms should offer summer associates in return.

By Hugh A. Simons

6 minute read

March 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

"While we await the opportunity to reopen our building to the hundreds of lawyers and members of the public who pass through its doors every day, we will continue to provide a sense of community and a host of resources in this time of isolation and distancing, as so many of our sister and brother bar associations are doing," says NYCBA executive director Bret Parker.

By Bret Parker

4 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

One thing that has become clear in recent weeks is the value of a law firm, Gina Passarella writes. And, at the same time, some of its shortcomings.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

3 minute read

March 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

In explaining why law firm stress tests may not give the clarity firms need in projecting future health, Hugh Simons argues saving cash now gives you options later. And it will instill partner confidence.

By Hugh A. Simons

7 minute read

March 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Here are 13 best practices, tailored specifically for the issues partners and associates experienced this week working remotely, to remain effective, realistic, responsive and human.

By Lauren Krasnow

13 minute read

March 21, 2020 | Law.com

Law school grads are about to face a very different hiring climate in Big Law than they expected a few months ago. Hugh A. Simons gives insight into what is happening in the minds of those making hiring decisions and what law grads should do to improve their situation.

By Hugh A. Simons

14 minute read

March 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp says "The health, safety and welfare of America's citizens would benefit from the wisdom, courage and experience" of the past presidents.

By Brad S. Karp

4 minute read

March 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hugh Simons offers practical tips on what law firms can do now to prepare for the impacts of a recession and the coronavirus on their businesses, including potential associate deferrals, hiring slowdowns and marketing investments.

By Hugh A. Simons

6 minute read

March 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

After allegations in a recent lawsuit against Dentons questioned how the firm uses its verein structure, the firm's chief legal officer explains the ethics and virtues of operating as a Swiss verein.

By John Koski, Global Chief Legal Officer, Dentons Group

5 minute read

March 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's editor-in-chief reflects on a week thinking about the big picture at the Legal Business Strategy conference.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

3 minute read