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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June 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Avenatti Criminal Trial Set for November in SDNY

The lawyer formerly representing Stormy Daniels will face a criminal trial in November.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

June 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Duane Morris Scoops Up 4 Partners From LeClairRyan

The group includes five lawyers spread between Boston, Newark and New York.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

June 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer

With Another Batch of Hires, Butler Snow Seeks Continued Growth

The Southeast firm has added more than 55 attorneys in the last year as it focuses on strengthening existing offices and practice areas.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read

June 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Dominate Opioid Maker's Creditors as Weil Takes Counsel Role for Insys

Weil Gotshal is representing opiate manufacturer Insys, whose bankruptcy petition lists nearly $20 million in unsecured claims from 22 law firms.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

June 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Secures $56M in Fees for Toys R Us Bankruptcy

A battalion of Kirkland lawyers—105 partners, two of counsel and 131 associates—put in more than 57,000 hours to restructure the toy retailer's debts.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

June 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

John Quinn's Bet on Sushi Pays Off

A lawyer-backed LA eatery tied to John Quinn was awarded a Michelin star for a concept that was formed out of relationships built when Quinn Emanuel opened a Tokyo office.

By Samantha Stokes

5 minute read