Christine Simmons
Christine Simmons writes about the New York legal community and the business of law. Email her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @chlsimmons
January 30, 2025 | National Law Journal
Two Wilkinson Stekloff Associates Among Victims of DC Plane CrashWilkinson Stekloff associates Sarah Lee Best and Elizabeth Keys are among the victims of the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, the firm said in a statement.
By Abigail Adcox and Christine Simmons
3 minute read
January 24, 2025 | International Edition
In the US, the Gloves Are Off in the Battle for Top Partner TalentSome law firms have also kicked up the battle for rising talent, armed with newly launched or expanded nonequity tiers. All is fair in the battle for top talent and adding market share.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
January 23, 2025 | Law.com
The Gloves Are Off in the Battle for Top Partner TalentSome law firms have also kicked up the battle for rising talent, armed with newly launched or expanded nonequity tiers. All is fair in the battle for top talent and adding market share.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
January 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Hires Paul Weiss Antitrust Co-ChairAndrew Finch is a rare lateral hire for Cravath from a rival firm.
By Patrick Smith and Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 20, 2024 | International Edition
Cravath Matches Year-End and 'Special' Bonuses, Others FollowCravath, Paul Hastings and McDermott have all confirmed they are granting "special bonuses" that are in line with Milbank's summer bonus scale.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Matches 'Special' and Year-End BonusesCravath, Paul Hastings and McDermott have all confirmed they are granting "special bonuses" that are in line with Milbank's summer bonus scale.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
October 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Barry Berke and Partner Group Exits Kramer Levin for Gibson DunnBarry Berke now co-chairs Gibson Dunn's global litigation practice.
By Christine Simmons | Dan Roe
4 minute read
October 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Partner Cuts: The Grim Reality of Post-Merger IntegrationA&O Shearman is now following the trajectory of other big law firm mergers that saw partner cuts shortly after deal completion.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
October 03, 2024 | Law.com
The Growing Tension—And Opportunity—in Big Law Nonequity TiersLarge law firms continue expanding their nonequity tiers each year, as firm management exerts tighter control over who receives firm profits.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
June 27, 2024 | Law.com
Battle for Talent Pushes Big Law into Uncharted TerritoryWhere will the free-agent system of Big Law take us?
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
