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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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July 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Taps Eight Law Students for Diversity Scholarship

The 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 Cut

To 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 Hires

The 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 Firm

Mayoral 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, DC

Labor 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 Mission

A 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 Remains

Despite 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 Convictions

The 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 Milestone

Richard 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 Chair

The 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