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.
January 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Takes Aim at Mental Health 'Stigma' with New Task ForceThe initiative, which comes as firms look for ways to tackle a mental health crisis in the profession, is an offshoot of the firm's business inclusion group for people with disabilities.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
January 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Vedder Price Shareholder Accused of Faking Invoices, Double-billingAttorney disciplinary authorities say Robert Hankes was fired from the firm after he allegedly used fabricated invoices to channel more than $130,000 into a bogus account.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
January 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Iranian American Lawyers Watch Warily After Strikes, Border ScrutinyU.S. lawyers with Iranian roots say they're concerned about reported detentions and worried for family members who may be in danger.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Skadden's Retirement Policy Looming, Partner Moves to Mayer BrownAt Mayer Brown, said Jim Schell, "I wouldn't have to worry about a 'time for you to go' business model. I want to be active, I have been active, and this was an ideal home for me to continue to do that."
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'Revolutionary Changes' Coming to Legal Industry, Report FindsEconomic indicators are strong, but emerging models may carry big risks for law firms that fail to adapt.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
January 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Jim Restivo, Pittsburgh Litigator, Longtime Reed Smith Partner, Dies at 73Restivo was the former head of Reed Smith's litigation department. His practice, which helped shape Reed Smith as it is today, spanned nearly half a century.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Mirror Image: In 2020, the Busiest Practice Areas May Be More of the SameFirms are likely to invest their extra dollars into safer practice areas, rather than gambling on something new.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
December 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
How Big Law's Best Litigation Departments Stack UpFrom size to revenue to their leverage breakdown, this is how the 2019 Litigation Department of the Year entrants compare.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
December 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Varsity Blues and Bleeped-Out Counsel: Lawyers Behaving Badly in 2019From the college admissions scandal to profanity-laced emails, lawyers on both coasts and across the pond faced big trouble in 2019.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
December 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
In Big Retail Bankruptcies, IP Lawyers Find a NicheIn many retail bankruptcies, a brand's identity can be a top asset.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read