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.
July 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Morgan Lewis Taps Eight Law Students for Diversity ScholarshipThe law firm grants scholarships each year to eight students who want to further diversity in the legal industry.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
July 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The 2019 A-List: Law Firms Think Holistically to Make the CutTo make it onto the A-List, firms have to consider the full scope of financial and cultural health.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
July 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Wilson Elser Looks South With New Mississippi Outpost, Alabama HiresThe firm is expanding its transportation and emergency response practices with eight lawyers from Baker Donelson.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 18, 2019 | Texas Lawyer
Tony Buzbee Alleges Fee Shakedown by Rival FirmMayoral candidate Tony Buzbee says Houston's Terry & Thweatt went after his client for a cut of contingency fees even though it was never hired to represent the client. Terry & Thweatt counters that Buzbee is ignoring the law.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Perkins Coie Picks Up McGuireWoods Partner Trio in Dallas, DCLabor relations specialists Richard Hankins, Seth Borden and Brennan Bolt boast a past clientele that includes Boeing and other industry heavyweights.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer
IP Lawyer's Moon Shot Will Commemorate Apollo 11 MissionA new stamp marks the moon landing's 50th anniversary with a backyard astronomy photo by former Bradley Arant partner Greg Revera.
By Samantha Stokes
6 minute read
July 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Leaders' Confidence Wanes, but Market Optimism RemainsDespite tempered expectations, law firm leaders are mostly confident about the rest of 2019, according to Citi Private Bank.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Husch Blackwell Partner Booted Over Battery Charge, Drunken Driving ConvictionsThe Wisconsin Supreme Court reprimanded Jeffrey McIntyre after a third DUI and a battery charge that followed a bizarre barroom altercation.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Latham, Skadden Help Launch Virgin Galactic Toward Space Flight MilestoneRichard Branson's space tourism venture is going public.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
July 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Finnegan Names Firm Lifers as Next Managing Partner, New ChairThe IP powerhouse elected Anand Sharma its next managing partner. His predecessor, Mark Sweet, will be the new firm chair.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read