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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 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The Art of the Deal: The Transformation of the Lateral Recruiting Industry

The headhunting industry has changed in lockstep with the legal profession, as advancing technology and changing law firm needs influence the way laterals get placed.

By Jack Newsham

8 minute read

February 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Wachtell's Suit Against CVR Energy Dismissed

Wachtell Lipton and CVR have now litigated themselves to a draw, with the suit each filed against the other having been dismissed.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

February 03, 2020 | The Recorder

Co-Head of Boies' San Francisco Office Moves to Cooley

Kathleen Hartnett is the latest partner exit from Boies Schiller. While the departures have been more than usual, they won't harm the firm's bottom line, firm leaders say.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

February 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Two NY Boies Schiller Partners Leave for Jenner & Block

Lee Wolosky and Dawn Smalls, who are monitors to Deutsche Bank's compliance with a major regulatory settlement, are moving to Jenner & Block. They are the latest partner exits from Boies Schiller.

By Jack Newsham

6 minute read

January 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Appear at NYC Bar's Musical Comedy

The New York City Bar Association will roast Ginsburg in a humorous tribute to the justice, her life and her love of opera.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

January 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

From Succession Planning to Office Space, Law Firm Leaders Discuss Industry Concerns

Managing partners at several New York law offices spoke about some of the most pressing concerns facing firms. 

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

January 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Freshfields Says It Had No Deal With Recruiter Seeking Credit for Klingsberg Move

The firm said the effort to recruit Ethan Klingsberg from Cleary had been underway for "months" when Boston Executive Search Associates claimed to have made the introduction.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

January 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Judge, Ethics Lawyers Dish on Dealing With Dishonest Clients

Ethics lawyers and U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan discussed a lawyer's duties when advising deceptive clients.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

January 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

3 Ex-AUSAs Reunite for Health Care-Focused Boutique

The three partners all ended up practicing in the health care field, including one who was chief of health care fraud unit at the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office and another who worked in-house for the Mount Sinai Health System.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

January 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NY State Bar Association Inks Deals With Korean, Japanese Bar Groups

The New York bar group has struck cross-promotional deals with bar associations in Seoul and Tokyo in an effort to draw members internationally.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read