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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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September 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Another Law Firm Abandons Mandatory Arbitration as Pressure Continues

The move by Selendy & Gay follows a national trend of law firms dropping mandatory arbitration clauses for lawyers and other employees. But there are still plenty of holdouts.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 18, 2019 | Delaware Law Weekly

Longtime Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Joins Growing Hogan Lovells Practice

After retiring from nearly two decades on the bench, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Judge Kevin Carey is stepping back into private practice as Hogan Lovells beefs up its bankruptcy and restructuring offerings.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Blackstone's Billions Keep Simpson Thacher Busy as Deals Pile Up

The law firm is advising Blackstone in a $6.2 billion real-estate trust acquisition, marking the pair's latest blockbuster deal together.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

September 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Partner Jumps to Bankruptcy Team at Ropes & Gray

Cristine Pirro Schwarzman, daughter of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, has also practiced at Weil Gotshal & Manges.

By Samantha Stokes

2 minute read

September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Schiff Hardin Expands Estate Planning Practice With Former UBS Wealth Strategist

The firm has added a trio of attorneys to its private clients, trusts and estates practice group, including New York-based partner Stephen Liss, formerly of UBS Financial Services and Barclays, and two Chicago lawyers.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Don't Panic: How Struggling Firms Can Keep Partners From Fleeing

A crisis can become an opportunity, if a firm responds well to a challenge.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read

September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Wells Fargo: Law Firm Growth Slowed, but Signs Point to 'Healthy' 2019

"It does look like the year will be a good year, as compared to a great year last year," said Joe Mendola of Wells Fargo Private Bank's Legal Specialty Group.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Lifetime Achievement: William Lee, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr

For Lee, the opportunity to pay it forward has been a highlight of a stellar career.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Justice Department's NY Antitrust Chief Joins BakerHostetler

Jeffrey Martino is the firm's second notable antitrust partner hire in recent weeks.

By Samantha Stokes

3 minute read

September 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Snags New Restructuring Head With Bracewell, Proskauer Hires

Kurt Mayr, who chaired the bankruptcy group at Bracewell, will now lead the practice at Morgan Lewis out of its New York and Hartford, Connecticut, offices.

By Samantha Stokes

4 minute read