Jack Newsham

Jack Newsham writes about the New York legal community and the business of law, including law firm finance and management and the battle for talent. Email him at [email protected] and find him on Twitter @thenewsham.

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January 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Donziger Says Seward & Kissel May Have Chevron-Related Conflicts

The suspended lawyer, who is being prosecuted by a team of Seward & Kissel lawyers, has said business connections between the firm, its clients and Chevron call their impartiality into question.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

January 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Dechert Adds Private Equity Funds Partner From Schulte Roth

Omoz Osayimwese, who spent 15 years at Schulte Roth, said he was drawn to Dechert by its global network of attorneys.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

January 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Accusations of Sex Misconduct, Extortion Shake PI Firm's Breakup

Frank Eskesen was accused by his former partner of having affairs with their firm's secretaries and then lying about it, but Eskesen says his ex-partner has sought to blackmail him.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Silent Amid Client Ghosn's Escape From Japan to Lebanon

The New York firm is staying mum on whether it was also surprised by Carlos Ghosn's daring exit from Japan.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Meet the New Boss: The Changing Faces of Big Law Leadership in 2020

Several firms in the Am Law 200 are welcoming new leaders this year. What should their firms and the rest of the industry expect?

By Jack Newsham

10 minute read

December 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

When Peril Persists: Paul Weiss, White-Collar Litigation Department of the Year Winner

Paul Weiss' white-collar team solves problems for boards and executives in a bind.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

December 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Irish Dance Teacher Accuses Lawyer of Smearing His Reputation, Botching Visa

An Irish dance instructor accused his former lawyer, Gary Healy, of dropping his visa application without warning and of falsely telling others that he was a pedophile.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

December 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Discovery to Advance in Personal Injury Firms' Client-Poaching Feud Despite Appeal

A judge authorized the Ginarte firm to seek discovery on two competing personal injury firms even as they appeal a decision to leave parts of the case intact.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read