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Susan Beck

Susan Beck

December 16, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Top Partners at Kirkland & Ellis See Cuts to Equity Shares

Two sources described the equity reallocation as a "bloodbath" for senior litigators.

By Susan Beck

10 minute read

December 12, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Cravath Loses New York M&A Pro to Kirkland

The move is the second blow to Cravath's M&A group this year.

By Susan Beck

15 minute read

December 05, 2016 | National Law Journal

Will Big Law Lead to Protect the Rule of Law?

OPINION: The ABA and private bar have a pivotal role in defending the profession's core values.

By Susan Beck

47 minute read

December 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Will Big Law Defend the Rule of Law?

The legal community, including lawyers at major firms, was largely quiet when civil rights, the judiciary, and the U.S. constitution came under attack during the presidential election.

By Susan Beck

47 minute read

November 29, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Cadwalader Partner Woolery Makes Another Sudden Exit

James Woolery, who abruptly left his leadership post at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in early 2015 to co-found the hedge fund Hudson Executive Capital, has moved on once again.

By Susan Beck

9 minute read

November 23, 2016 | National Law Journal

Lawyers Hear Message of Hate: 'Go Back to Your Country'

Civil libertarians have sounded alarms over Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and restrictions on Muslims entering the country. But as some Big Law partners have found, a vocal segment of America is willing to go further.

By Susan Beck

14 minute read

November 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers Hear Message of Hate: 'Go Back to Your Country'

Civil libertarians have sounded alarms over President-elect Donald Trump's calls for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and restrictions on Muslims entering the country. But as some Big Law partners have found in some recent racist encounters, a vocal segment of America is willing to go further.

By Susan Beck

14 minute read

November 21, 2016 | National Law Journal

In Wake of Election, Wilmer's Bill Lee Reveals Troubling Incident

At a time of political upheaval in this country and uncertainty over the future of civil rights, William Lee, the former co-managing partner of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, has a chilling story to tell.

By Susan Beck

9 minute read

November 20, 2016 | International Edition

Clifford Chance criticised over conflict in Excalibur case as CoA rules litigation funders are liable for costs

Magic circle firm criticised over 'acute conflict of interest' in key ruling on liability of litigation funders

By Susan Beck

5 minute read

November 20, 2016 | International Edition

Clifford Chance criticised over conflict in Excalibur case as CoA rules litigation funders are liable for costs

Magic circle firm criticised over 'acute conflict of interest' in key ruling on liability of litigation funders

By Susan Beck

5 minute read