Samantha Stokes

January 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The initiative, which comes as firms look for ways to tackle a mental health crisis in the profession, is an offshoot of the firm's business inclusion group for people with disabilities.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

January 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Attorney disciplinary authorities say Robert Hankes was fired from the firm after he allegedly used fabricated invoices to channel more than $130,000 into a bogus account. 

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

U.S. lawyers with Iranian roots say they're concerned about reported detentions and worried for family members who may be in danger.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

At Mayer Brown, said Jim Schell, "I wouldn't have to worry about a 'time for you to go' business model. I want to be active, I have been active, and this was an ideal home for me to continue to do that."

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Economic indicators are strong, but emerging models may carry big risks for law firms that fail to adapt.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read

January 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Restivo was the former head of Reed Smith's litigation department. His practice, which helped shape Reed Smith as it is today, spanned nearly half a century.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read

January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Firms are likely to invest their extra dollars into safer practice areas, rather than gambling on something new.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

December 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

From size to revenue to their leverage breakdown, this is how the 2019 Litigation Department of the Year entrants compare.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read

December 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

From the college admissions scandal to profanity-laced emails, lawyers on both coasts and across the pond faced big trouble in 2019.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

December 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

In many retail bankruptcies, a brand's identity can be a top asset.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read