Scott Flaherty

Scott Flaherty, based in New York, covers the business of law with a focus on legal ethics, lawyer misconduct, conflicts-of-interest and litigation involving law firms. He can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @sflaherty18

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April 28, 2019 | Law.com

The Big Fail Part III: Hiring—Then Firing—as Bar Pass Rates Sink

The recruiting advantages held by Big Law mean that record-low bar pass rates are affecting small firms and public sector organizations the most.

By Scott Flaherty

7 minute read

March 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Snags Energy and Project Finance Partners From Orrick

The additions in New York and D.C. include Tara Higgins, who previously co-led Orrick's global power practice.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Sidley Bolsters Transactional, Financing Expertise in NY

The additions in New York and D.C. include Tara Higgins, who previously co-led Orrick's global power practice.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

March 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Fires Back at Bear Stearns Funds in $500M Malpractice Suit

The firm tapped Gibson Dunn's Kevin Rosen to push back against claims that the firm bungled a big potential recovery stemming from the financial crisis.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

March 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Mintz Bulks Up High-Growth Corporate Practice With Boston Duo

As Boston's tech transactions scene stays hot, Ed Pease and Larry Naughton are bringing their practices to Mintz from Wilmer and Choate, respectively.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

March 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Selendy & Gay Nabs Former NY Solicitor General from Gibson Dunn Appellate Practice

The firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

March 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Selendy & Gay Expands Supreme Court Practice with Former NY Solicitor General

The firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

March 11, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Selendy & Gay Adds Former NY Solicitor General from Gibson Dunn Appellate Practice

The firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read