Samantha Stokes

Samantha Stokes

Samantha Stokes, based in New York, is a staff reporter at American Lawyer covering the business of law. You can reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter: @stokessamanthaj.

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August 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

As They Navigate the Pandemic, Midlevel Associates Say Law Firm Transparency Is Paramount

Law firms aiming to keep associates satisfied in unprecedented times should focus on transparency, according to our Midlevel Associates Survey.

By Samantha Stokes

10 minute read

August 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Work-Life Balance Remains a Top Concern for Associates

For better or worse, few issues capture associates' attention like work-life balance. In this year's Midlevel Associates Survey, they opened up about the pressures they feel.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

August 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

When It Comes to Tech, Associates Say Firms Lack Touch

Otherwise satisfied associates find themselves frustrated by law firms' inadequate technology, according to our Midlevel Associates Survey.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

August 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

After COVID-19 Hiring Slowdown, Lateral Moves Pick Up in August

McDermott, Will & Emery; White & Case; McGuireWoods; Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Mayer Brown; Alston & Bird; among others, have all announced new attorney hires in the last week.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read

August 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Lessons Learned From the Year of the Virtual Summers

The remote-working and shortened summer programs in 2020 have implications for the attorney hiring process for the short and long term.

By Samantha Stokes

7 minute read

August 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Investment Firm GC Heads to Goodwin's Private Equity Practice

"Our plan for Josh [Ratner] is to build a whole marketing plan for everything he does that we don't do," said Mike Kendall, co-chair of Goodwin's private equity practice.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Recruiting From Multiple Firms, Frost Brown Todd Opens in Houston

The Am Law 200 firm launched a Houston office, absorbing a team of attorneys from boutique McFall, Breitbeil & Eidman, among others.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

August 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With Investigations Revived, Firms Are Stocking Up on White-Collar Hires

Federal stimulus money is creating an increased demand for white-collar crime and investigations work, and firms are looking to hires from the government to meet their needs in the space.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

August 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Latham Corporate Hire Spells Another Loss for Cooley

Haynes and Boone also announced Tuesday that Cooley's Richard Kanowitz joined the firm this week in New York.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Sees More Restructuring Fees With Latest Retailer Bankruptcies

The Lord & Taylor and Tailored Brands restructurings will likely generate hefty legal fees. Top billing partners and of counsel at Kirkland are charging up to $1,845 an hour.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read