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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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October 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Partner to Chambers: Include More Women or Leave Me Out

Will more men follow Chris Arnold's lead and ask to be removed from Chambers & Partners over the gender imbalance in its rankings?

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

October 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Partner Involved in Mercy Corps Sex Abuse Investigation Resigns From Davis Wright Tremaine

Robert Newell resigned from Mercy Corps' board last week after a newspaper investigation found that the nonprofit failed to take action to address serious allegations against its founder.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

October 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Law School Classmates Blast Trump Counsel Cipollone Over Impeachment Stance

Big Law partners, a Yale law professor and other University of Chicago Law School alums urged Pat Cipollone to retract his letter vowing to stymie House Democrats.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

October 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Adds FDA Pros, Loses Ex-Tax Practice Leader in DC

Veleka Peeples-Dyer, who joins from McDermott, will lead the firm's FDA practice.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

October 09, 2019 | National Law Journal

Cozen O'Connor Builds on DC Growth With Construction Practice Hires

The firm sees Washington and New York as key targets for expansion, and its eyeing more D.C. hires in its corporate, employment and regulatory practices.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

October 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Takes New Bite From Jones Day Bankruptcy Group

The moves mark the second New York loss in less than a week for Jones Day's highly regarded bankruptcy and restructuring practice.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

October 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

McGuireWoods Looks Beyond Big Law for New COO

The firm says professional services industry veteran Rich Davis brings innovation and leadership to the legal industry in his new role.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

September 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Forever 21 Chapter 11 Brings More Bankruptcy Work to Kirkland & Ellis

The fast-fashion behemoth is the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection as brick-and-mortar woes keep Kirkland and other law firms busy.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

September 26, 2019 | Law.com

DC Attorney Dares Disciplinary Officials: 'Please Disbar Me'

"Rather than wasting time, money, and paper on your sophistries, please disbar me," former USDA contract attorney Glenn Stephens asked. The D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility agreed.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Weil Donates $1.5M From Pro Bono Win to Benefit Mexican-Americans

"It's not just about writing checks or taking on matters," executive partner Barry Wolf said of the firm's approach to pro bono.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read