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.
August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Seek Out Finance Laterals in 'Opportunistic' Hiring During RecessionAnticipating demand in the finance space, Proskauer is adding a six-lawyer Schulte Roth team in its private credit practice.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Arnold & Porter Snags Trio From IP Boutique in ChicagoThe trio's addition brings Arnold & Porter's head count to 28 in Chicago, a robust market for IP services.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
July 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Will Billing Rates for Elite Firms Rise More in 2020?Kirkland & Ellis said it typically increases the hourly rates of its professionals twice a year. But in 2020, routine rate hikes by big firms are not certain, observers said.
By Samantha Stokes
6 minute read
July 27, 2020 | National Law Journal
As FDA Regulatory Work Builds, Wiley Picks Up Pair From Morgan LewisAnn Begley and Gary Yingling will help clients navigate evolving FDA regulations during and after the pandemic.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York to Hold Online Bar ExamA court-appointed working group rejected a temporary diploma privilege option, "noting that the bar exam provides critical assurance to the public that admitted attorneys meet minimum competency requirements," the court said.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Some Big Firms Are Walking Back Earlier Pay CutsLowenstein, Cozen O'Conner and some others have reversed at least some of their compensation cuts, with some citing stronger-than-expected demand.
By Samantha Stokes
6 minute read
July 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Demand Falls for Lateral Partners and Associates, With 'Slowdown and Hesitation' in HiringA NALP survey reflects what recruiters have observed. "We're seeing a slowdown and hesitation with one-off partner moves," said one recruiter.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
July 15, 2020 | National Law Journal
Solicitor General Noel Francisco Rejoins Jones DayFrancisco is rejoining the firm's government regulation practice in Washington, D.C., which he chaired before his departure.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
July 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
A 2nd Wave of Potential Layoffs Looms Over Law Firms' 3rd Quarter"The next step is structural change," said law firm strategist Hugh Simons. "This is all coming at the normal timing of annual associate reviews."
By Samantha Stokes
8 minute read
July 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
High-Rate Work Went to the Largest Law Firms Last Year, but Discounts Are Now RisingThe largest 50 firms by attorney head count commanded 77% of M&A work, according to a new report.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
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