Samantha Stokes

November 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Brien 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

The 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

Sullivan & 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

3 minute read

November 19, 2019 | Law.com

The 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

Dean 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

Firms 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

The dealmaking powerhouse promoted five litigators and just one new corporate partner.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read