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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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August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Seek Out Finance Laterals in 'Opportunistic' Hiring During Recession

Anticipating demand in the finance space, Proskauer is adding a six-lawyer Schulte Roth team in its private credit practice.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Arnold & Porter Snags Trio From IP Boutique in Chicago

The trio's addition brings Arnold & Porter's head count to 28 in Chicago, a robust market for IP services.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

July 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Will Billing Rates for Elite Firms Rise More in 2020?

Kirkland & Ellis said it typically increases the hourly rates of its professionals twice a year. But in 2020, routine rate hikes by big firms are not certain, observers said.

By Samantha Stokes

6 minute read

July 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

As FDA Regulatory Work Builds, Wiley Picks Up Pair From Morgan Lewis

Ann Begley and Gary Yingling will help clients navigate evolving FDA regulations during and after the pandemic. 

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

July 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New York to Hold Online Bar Exam

A court-appointed working group rejected a temporary diploma privilege option, "noting that the bar exam provides critical assurance to the public that admitted attorneys meet minimum competency requirements," the court said.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

July 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Some Big Firms Are Walking Back Earlier Pay Cuts

Lowenstein, Cozen O'Conner and some others have reversed at least some of their compensation cuts, with some citing stronger-than-expected demand.

By Samantha Stokes

6 minute read

July 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Demand Falls for Lateral Partners and Associates, With 'Slowdown and Hesitation' in Hiring

A NALP survey reflects what recruiters have observed. "We're seeing a slowdown and hesitation with one-off partner moves," said one recruiter.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

July 15, 2020 | National Law Journal

Solicitor General Noel Francisco Rejoins Jones Day

Francisco is rejoining the firm's government regulation practice in Washington, D.C., which he chaired before his departure.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

July 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

A 2nd Wave of Potential Layoffs Looms Over Law Firms' 3rd Quarter

"The next step is structural change," said law firm strategist Hugh Simons. "This is all coming at the normal timing of annual associate reviews."

By Samantha Stokes

8 minute read

July 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

High-Rate Work Went to the Largest Law Firms Last Year, but Discounts Are Now Rising

The largest 50 firms by attorney head count commanded 77% of M&A work, according to a new report. 

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read