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.
September 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Another Law Firm Abandons Mandatory Arbitration as Pressure ContinuesThe 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 PracticeAfter 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 UpThe 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 & GrayCristine 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 StrategistThe 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 FleeingA 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 DorrFor 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 BakerHostetlerJeffrey 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 HiresKurt 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
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