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.
September 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Weil Donates $1.5M From Pro Bono Win to Benefit Mexican-Americans"It's not just about writing checks or taking on matters," executive partner Barry Wolf said of the firm's approach to pro bono.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
September 20, 2019 | International Edition
With Eye on Latin America, Ashurst Picks Up Second New York-Based Partner in One WeekAndrés Arnaldos Montaner will help the Magic Circle firm boost its project finance capability in Latin America.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
September 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Another Law Firm Abandons Mandatory Arbitration as Pressure ContinuesThe move by Selendy & Gay follows a national trend of law firms dropping mandatory arbitration clauses for lawyers and other employees. But there are still plenty of holdouts.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
September 18, 2019 | Delaware Law Weekly
Longtime Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Joins Growing Hogan Lovells PracticeAfter retiring from nearly two decades on the bench, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Judge Kevin Carey is stepping back into private practice as Hogan Lovells beefs up its bankruptcy and restructuring offerings.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
September 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Blackstone's Billions Keep Simpson Thacher Busy as Deals Pile UpThe law firm is advising Blackstone in a $6.2 billion real-estate trust acquisition, marking the pair's latest blockbuster deal together.
By Samantha Stokes
2 minute read
September 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Partner Jumps to Bankruptcy Team at Ropes & GrayCristine Pirro Schwarzman, daughter of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, has also practiced at Weil Gotshal & Manges.
By Samantha Stokes
2 minute read
September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Schiff Hardin Expands Estate Planning Practice With Former UBS Wealth StrategistThe firm has added a trio of attorneys to its private clients, trusts and estates practice group, including New York-based partner Stephen Liss, formerly of UBS Financial Services and Barclays, and two Chicago lawyers.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Don't Panic: How Struggling Firms Can Keep Partners From FleeingA crisis can become an opportunity, if a firm responds well to a challenge.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Wells Fargo: Law Firm Growth Slowed, but Signs Point to 'Healthy' 2019"It does look like the year will be a good year, as compared to a great year last year," said Joe Mendola of Wells Fargo Private Bank's Legal Specialty Group.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achievement: William Lee, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and DorrFor Lee, the opportunity to pay it forward has been a highlight of a stellar career.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
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