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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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February 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Mintz Gains New Antitrust Co-Chair From Crowell & Moring

Joseph Miller, who was on the steering committee of Crowell's antitrust practice group, joined Mintz in Washington, D.C. He said his clients would be moving with him to Mintz.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Adds Mental Health Benefits in Expanded Wellness Push

As more law firms tackle attorney mental health, Cooley's new partnership with Modern Health will offer additional support to lawyers and staff.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 30, 2020 | The Recorder

Hanson Bridgett, a Likely Am Law 200 Addition, Appoints First Female MP

Kristina Lawson, who has been a partner at the firm for three years, says she hopes to bring her experience serving the public, as a city council member and mayor of Walnut Creek, to her new leadership position.

By Samantha Stokes

7 minute read

January 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Freshfields Partner Moves to Dechert, Seeking US-Based Transactions Practice

Howard Klein, who joined Dechert as a partner this week, said this move allows him to refocus his practice on U.S. matters.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Weil Bags Another Grocery Chain Client as Retail Bankruptcies Mount

For the second time in a week, Weil, Gotshal & Manges is getting in on a supermarket chain's bankruptcy, while Polsinelli snags a new debtor's counsel role.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 27, 2020 | The Recorder

IP Trio From White & Case, Fenwick Reunites at Axinn in SF

The hires fall in line with Axinn's lateral strategy of picking up recruits from Big Law firms where partnership is increasingly exclusive.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

January 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Ahead of Merger, Drinker Biddle Picks Up 4 Denver IP Partners

Just days before its merger with Faegre Baker Daniels takes effect, Drinker Biddle has added four partners from Merchant & Gould.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Debevoise Gains Investment Management Partner From Allen & Overy

Marc Ponchione, based in Washington, D.C., said he had spent many years cultivating relationships while at Allen & Overy that he hopes to continue.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

As the World Burns, Law Firms Are Responding With Climate-Focused Practices

Climate change is pushing law firms to adapt their environmental practices.

By Samantha Stokes

6 minute read

January 15, 2020 | National Law Journal

McDermott Snags Energy Regulatory and Transactions Trio From King & Spalding

The firm said the hires match its mission to offer highly specialized sector expertise, including in the energy industry.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read