Susan DeSantis is the deputy editor-in-chief of the New York Law Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @sndesantis
October 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Litigation Department of the Year, Insurance: Simpson Thacher & BartlettWe are fortunate in that the trend of subject-matter specialization results in a continued and growing premium on our increasingly rare, broad-based experience and track record of success.
By Susan DeSantis
4 minute read
October 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Judge Decries Lack of Latino Representation on the BenchSignificantly, this progress occurred without sacrificing superior judicial qualifications at the altar of diversity.
By Joseph Zayas
8 minute read
October 02, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Meet the Rising StarsRecognizing 29 of the region's most promising lawyers under 40.
By Susan DeSantis
2 minute read
October 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Calling on the NY Legislature to Protect WomenThe proposed bill would protect the Donna Cassies of New York and maybe some of the 310,000 who seek orders of protection every year.
By Michael Friedman
4 minute read
September 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal
In Memory of Emmet J. AgogliaHere's his secret. He became a lawyer not just to make a living – although that was important – but to help others.
By Henry G. Miller
5 minute read
September 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NY Bar Associations, ABA Call for FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh“We believe that it is essential to the rule of law in our nation and to the reputation of the Supreme Court that all Americans have confidence that candidates for the court are reviewed fairly and thoroughly, and that only an FBI investigation will give them that confidence," said New York State Bar Association president Michael Miller.
By Susan DeSantis
3 minute read
September 27, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Challenging BigLaw in NYC to Help Save the PlanetOne need not be a managing partner to know that a firm spends a significant portion of its annual budget on heating, cooling and powering its space.
By Sally Fisk, Jeffrey Gracer, Kevin Healy, Lauren Kurtz, Michael Mahoney, Adam Stolorow and Amy Turner
5 minute read
September 27, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NY-Based Davis Polk Poaches Tokyo M&A Partner From ShearmanMergers and acquisitions specialist Kenneth Lebrun is the second major hire in the Japanese capital after partner Jon Gray in 2015, who joined from Linklaters' Hong Kong office to lead the Tokyo team.
By John Kang
2 minute read
September 26, 2018 | New York Law Journal
No, Brett Kavanaugh Is Not on Trial—but if He Were, He'd Be in TroubleThe underlying principle that a person speaking against her own interests can be believed is fully implicated in this case, and it points strongly in favor of believing Dr. Blasey.
By Kyron Huigens
4 minute read
September 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Sexual Misconduct Statute Becomes MonstrosityPresumably, the young woman knew what the condom was for and thus, presumably, the young man was convinced there was implied consent.
By Lainie R. Fastman
4 minute read