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

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January 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Why Moving a Book of Business to a New Firm Is Now Easier Than Ever

Client loyalty to any one law firm has long been eroding, but the pandemic has accelerated the trend, observers say.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Several Big Firms Match Milbank Scale While Many Holdouts Remain

Other Big Law heavyweights and some of the most profitable firms have not yet moved.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

January 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Regional NY Firms Have Ambitious Growth Plans, Despite Associate Challenges

Associate turnover, the competitive market for talent and office return delays amid the omicron surge are presenting challenges to growth plans.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

December 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Latest Cravath Exit Becomes Early Signal of 2022 Lateral Market

"When you change something as dramatic as the comp system, there is going to be fallout," said one recruiter about changes to lockstep pay.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

September 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Vaccine Mandate Tracker: The Law Firms Requiring Vaccination for Office Returns

The list of law firms announcing mandatory vaccination is growing.

By ALM Staff

23 minute read

August 05, 2021 | Law.com

The Unstated Benefits of Vaccine Mandates

Each week, the Law.com Barometer newsletter, powered by the ALM Global Newsroom and Legalweek New York, brings you the trends, disruptions and…

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

August 02, 2021 | Law.com

Talk about Settlement Pressure, Don't Count On A Completely Remote JD Anytime Soon, Within Law Firms, Men and Women Have Entirely Different Perceptions: The Morning Minute

Here's the news you need to start your day.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

July 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Bar Group Plans to Support Internships for Federal Defenders Program

For years, the foundation has been asked about supporting interns for the Federal Defenders, but it has encountered logistical problems. But starting next year, it's changing course.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Our Profession Cannot Long Endure a Remote Work Model,' Morgan Stanley CLO Tells Law Firms

"I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not," CLO Eric Grossman wrote in a letter to Morgan Stanley's outside law firms.

By Dan Packel | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons

7 minute read

July 08, 2021 | Law.com

With Rising Associate Pay, Client Feedback Takes on New Significance

So far, corporate legal department reaction to increased associate salaries have been mixed, with some general counsel and in-house observers calling the pay raises "tone-deaf" or wondering if the pay raises will actually lead to billing rate changes.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

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