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Jack Newsham

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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February 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Buckley Hires Ex-Vance Deputy From Consulting Firm

Daniel Alonso is returning to private practice, joining Buckley as a white-collar defense partner, after spending the last decade at the Manhattan DA's Office and a consulting firm. 

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

February 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Partner of Plaintiffs Securities Firm Alleges Gender Discrimination in New Suit

Amy Miller, formerly of Levi & Korsinsky, claims she was given smaller bonuses than an associate she supervised.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

February 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

2 Debevoise Attorneys Move to Winstead for NY Office Launch

The new hires build on Winstead's focus on airline clients. The firm's New York location quietly opened in late January. 

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

February 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

DLA Piper Hires 3 From Greenspoon Marder in NYC

The litigation partners include the head of Greenspoon Marder's Manhattan office.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

February 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Barnes & Thornburg Launches in New York, Hiring From Akin, Davis Polk

The Am Law 100 firm has quietly added people in the Big Apple, recruiting its office leader from Akin Gump and hiring counsel from Davis Polk and Cahill as partners.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

February 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Cadwalader Sees Another Profit Hike, Amid Strategic Focus on Financial Industry

The profit surge comes as Cadwalader closed its Brussels office and saw another down year in London office revenue.

By Jack Newsham

7 minute read

February 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer

At Boies Schiller, New Leaders Grapple With Departures, Compensation Questions

Amid a string of 2020 departures, the firm is evaluating partner pay, including whether to stick with a formula compensation system or adopt something new.

By Jack Newsham

13 minute read

February 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

RBG's Dissents, Rockstar Status Lauded (and Lampooned) at City Bar Roast

At a show attended by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a cast of lawyers celebrated the Supreme Court justice's accomplishments and her recent rise to pop-culture stardom.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

February 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A Day Before Merger, Drinker Biddle Partner Leaves for Blank Rome

Stacy Louizos said she received "extremely positive responses" from clients about her move.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

February 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY Securities Lawyer Suspended After Drunken Assault

John Brandon Walker was suspended from the practice of law for four months after a woman testified that he kicked and choked her. Walker claimed he was blackout drunk.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read