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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October 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Willkie Co-Chair Gordon Caplan Gets Prison Term in College Admissions Case

Caplan, whose lawyers had asked a federal judge to spare him any time behind bars, will serve one month in prison.

By Jack Newsham

7 minute read

October 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Q&A: A Brooklyn Judge Gives Student Interns Their Due

Justice Francois Rivera talks about his unique practice of educating student interns and giving them a hands-on role in the process of researching and writing opinions, often leading to a big impact in their careers.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

October 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Top Jones Day Restructuring Lawyer Moves to Debevoise to Co-Chair Practice

Levinson's hiring comes amid widespread concern about slowing economic growth. "His arrival further positions Debevoise to assist our clients through any economic cycle," said Debevoise's presiding partner.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

September 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Flagging Insurance Law Firm D'Amato & Lynch Accused of $1M Fraud

An insurance company's lawsuit against the firm says a settlement check was taken at a time when D'Amato & Lynch was experiencing "financial difficulties."

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

September 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Partner's Suit Against Pierce Bainbridge a Slog, Judge Says

The judge didn't issue a ruling in the first major clash between Don Lewis and his former firm, but she did express dissatisfaction with the length and complexity of his complaint.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

September 27, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'I Was Genuinely Shocked': Lawyers at Willkie and Other Firms Urge Leniency for Caplan

A number of lawyers from Willkie, Cravath, Kirkland and other firms showed their support for Gordon Caplan ahead of the Oct. 3 sentencing for his role in the college admissions bribery scandal.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

September 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Willkie Co-Chair Gordon Caplan Asks Judge to Spare Him Prison

A former top lawyer at Willkie asked a federal judge to sentence him to no time behind bars, while the government is arguing he is a con-man who should get an eight-month sentence.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

September 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Williams & Connolly Defending Weil Gotshal Against Tax-Bungling Allegation

Weil has sought to withdraw as counsel for financial services firm Perella Weinberg Partners after a newspaper report said Weil partners had concluded they risked being sued for malpractice over the advice they gave Perella.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read