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.
April 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Your Clients Need Attention. But So Do the KidsTransitioning to remote work has rattled the entire legal industry, but lawyers with kids, especially women, are facing even more challenges.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
April 01, 2020 | National Law Journal
McGuireWoods Picks up Environmental Trio From Hunton Andrews KurthPartners Makram Jaber, Allison Wood and Aaron Flynn bring a range of experience in high-stakes environmental regulatory matters.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
April 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Restructuring Lawyers in Demand, Akin Gump Partner Hops to StroockIn a suddenly uncertain lateral market, expect bankruptcy and restructuring practices to stand out.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
March 30, 2020 | National Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Taps White House Trade Adviser for DC OfficeNew partner Kelly Ann Shaw brings nearly a decade of government experience to the firm's international trade and investment and government relations practices.
By Samantha Stokes
3 minute read
March 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Coronavirus Ravages the Economy, Bankruptcy Attorneys Prepare for the FloodBig Law has been anticipating an uptick in bankruptcy and restructuring work. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be coming sooner than expected.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
March 24, 2020 | National Law Journal
Winston & Strawn Adds Health Care Trio in DC as Clients Clamor for GuidanceThe last two weeks have been "completely insane" as clients attempt to determine their needs, according to David Dahlquist, co-chair of Winston & Strawn's health care and life sciences industry group.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
March 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Katten Sees Revenue Climb Despite 'Sluggish' Start and Partner ExitsKatten Muchin Rosenman chair Roger Furey said the firm bounced back from a slow start to 2019 to achieve a strong finish.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
March 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Homebound by Coronavirus, Lawyer-Parents Bear Extra BurdenFor mothers in particular, the demands of remote working can be intense, and the coming weeks will hold lessons for law firms that go beyond the current crisis.
By Samantha Stokes
5 minute read
March 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
IP, Products Liability and Political Law Pushed Perkins Coie Toward Growth in 2019The firm's gross revenue was up 8.5% from 2018, while head count crossed the 1,000-attorney threshold.
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
March 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Fish & Richardson Sees Revenue and Profits Jump as Head Count SlipsOutgoing CEO Peter Devlin acknowledged grappling with IP and litigation practice headwinds as a firm, but said Fish had "bucked those trends."
By Samantha Stokes
4 minute read
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