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.
November 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Continues M&A Growth With Shearman Hire in NYBrien Wassner's switch to Sidley Austin is the firm's latest move to bulk up its M&A and private equity offerings and build market share in the practice.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
November 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Crowell's Dwyer to Head Leadership Council on Legal DiversityThe organization said its focus will broaden in 2020, looking more at how the legal industry as a whole can be more inclusive of diverse talent.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
November 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Meet the 2020 Democrats' Top Big Law BackersSullivan & Cromwell has a thing for Mayor Pete, Amy Klobuchar has fans at white-shoe Wachtell and plaintiffs powerhouse Kessler Topaz, and Paul Weiss has got its bases covered.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
November 25, 2019 | National Law Journal
IP Lateral Group Move Empties Firm's DC OfficeThe attorneys' move expands the Washington, D.C., office of Arnall Golden Gregory but it creates uncertainty for Porzio, Bromberg & Newman's presence in the city.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
November 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Nelson Mullins Snags 2 IP Lawyers From MintzThe moves come as both firms have hired other intellectual property lawyers in the last year, another sign that the IP legal market remains competitive.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
November 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal
McKool Smith Nearly Doubles Manhattan Space in New West Side OfficeThe new office represents the firm's fast growth in New York since opening in the city with just one lawyer in 2007, the firm's leader said.
By Samantha Stokes | David Handschuh
1 minute read
November 19, 2019 | Law.com
Morrison & Foerster Adds Finance Attorney From Clifford ChanceThe hire comes as Morrison & Foerster looks to deepen its financial bench, and as another Magic Circle firm sees a loss in New York.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
November 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk, Norton Rose to Lead Big Milk Producer Through Chapter 11Dean Foods Co., America's largest milk producer, filed bankruptcy papers in Texas on Tuesday.
By Samantha Stokes
2 minute read
November 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Build Veteran Groups Across Offices for Community Service, Pro BonoFirms such as Reed Smith and Kirkland & Ellis are ramping up their pro bono and community outreach efforts for military veterans, often seeking attorneys and staff with service records to lead the charge.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
November 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Leans on Litigators in New Partner ClassThe dealmaking powerhouse promoted five litigators and just one new corporate partner.
By Samantha Stokes
2 minute read
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