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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March 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's 2018 Dealmakers of the Year

From creative lawyering to novel issues of law, these are the deals that mattered most in 2017 and the attorneys who made them happen.

By Ben Seal, Brenda Sapino Jeffreys, Scott Flaherty and Miriam Rozen

21 minute read

March 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Voge's Resignation From Latham Puts Focus on Men's Christian Group

Bill Voge was a member of the New Canaan Society, and his departure from Latham reportedly started with an outreach effort he made on behalf of an acquaintance in the group. So, what exactly is the New Canaan Society?

By Scott Flaherty |

7 minute read

March 23, 2018 | International Edition

London vice-chair among frontrunners as search begins for Latham's next leader

As Latham grapples with the shock departure of managing partner Bill Voge, who could be next to take the firm's helm?

By Scott Flaherty

10 minute read

March 23, 2018 | International Edition

London vice-chair among frontrunners as search begins for Latham's next leader

As Latham grapples with the shock departure of managing partner Bill Voge, who could be next to take the firm's helm?

By Scott Flaherty

10 minute read

March 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Search Begins for Latham's Next Leader

As Latham & Watkins grapples with the sudden departure of its chairman amid misconduct allegations, who could be next to take the helm?

By Scott Flaherty |

5 minute read

March 21, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Fallen Latham Chair Bill Voge Rose From Iowa Farm to Big Law Pinnacle

Bill Voge's life story seemed like the quintessential American dream, as he followed a trajectory from Iowa farm boy to the top of Latham & Watkins before he abruptly resigned amid misconduct allegations.

By Scott Flaherty |

7 minute read

March 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Latham & Watkins Copes With Leader's Sudden Sex-Tinged Ouster

Bill Voge's resignation shocked most at the firm and in the industry, as the #MeToo movement extends its impact on Big Law.

By Scott Flaherty | Gina Passarella Cipriani |

5 minute read

March 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Plaintiffs Firms Held In Contempt Over OT Rule Suit Targeting Chipotle

A federal judge in Texas chided the employment lawyers who filed suit against Chipotle under an Obama-era overtime rule that the judge had previously blocked.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read