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Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick

Kristie Rearick is the magazines and publications editor at The Legal Intelligencer. She handles contributed content for the newspaper. Contact her [email protected].

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August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist: Matthew Ingber, Mayer Brown

"Understanding the value of diverse perspectives is critical. We serve our clients and community better when we have thoughtful dialogue with a diverse group of colleagues."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalists: Kristin Going and Frank Steinherr, McDermott Will & Emery

"Leadership isn't just about having a plan; it's about having the right plan. We must live and breathe that plan, lead by example, and excel at communicating it."

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist: Jeanette Dixon, Manning Kass

"I want to inspire the members of the New York team by clearly communicating a strong common purpose and direction that each member can believe in to motivate them to work hard towards the overall vision and success of the office."

By NYLJ Staff

1 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist: Barbaros M. Karaahmet, Herrick, Feinstein

"I try not to get caught up on a particular moment or deal, but on the value of the overall longstanding partnership that we have with a client."

By NYLJ Staff

3 minute read

August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Motorist Claimed Traumatic Brain Injury After Broadside Crash

On Dec. 1, 2020, plaintiff Ladawn Stewart, 50, was driving through an intersection in Philadelphia. Earl Eash of Ohio Floor Co. Services Inc. ran a red light at the intersection, and the front of his truck struck the side of Stewart's vehicle.

By VerdictSearch

3 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist: Abid Qureshi, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

As partner in charge (PIC) of Akin's New York office, Abid Qureshi undertook a reimagining of Akin's One Bryant Park offices by condensing the space to create a more equitable, open and hybrid-friendly environment that encourages well-being.

By NYLJ Staff

1 minute read

August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Custody Disputes and the Fear of Violence

Custody disputes may be so emotionally charged that they sometimes escalate to dangerous levels. It is crucial for judges, attorneys, child custody evaluators and litigants to be aware of potential signs that may indicate a higher risk of violence.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack 

5 minute read

August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

High Stakes in High Court: Supreme Court to Clarify Securities Fraud Pleading Requirements for Falsity and Scienter

This June, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in two cases that will answer this question, NVIDIA v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB and Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank. These cases present the court with an opportunity to resolve significant circuit splits on pleading requirements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA), a statute enacted to deter frivolous securities lawsuits and abusive litigation practices.

By Jay A. Dubow, Joanna Cline and Sierra C. Stockley

6 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In-House Impact Finalist: Grayscale Investments

"Remember, impactful legal work is not just about mitigating risk; it is also about seizing opportunities to create positive change."

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read

August 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In-House Impact Finalist: Winnie Ling, Blend

"Establish yourself as a valuable business partner by being adaptable and dynamic— someone who can steer teams through setbacks, take smart risks, and be a sounding board on a wide variety of issues and opportunities."

By NYLJ Staff

2 minute read