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Christine Simmons

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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July 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Battle for Talent: How Today's Competitive Market is Reshaping Hiring Practices

American Lawyer's Talent Show series examines how the highly competitive talent market in the legal industry is reshaping hiring norms in the legal profession.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

June 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Trump Organization Leans on Several Lawyers Amid DA Investigation

Susan Necheles, of Necheles Law, confirmed Monday that she's part of the legal team representing the Trump Organization, working with Alan Futerfas and Bettina Schein.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

June 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Throng of Law Firms Pile Onto New Associate Pay Scale After Cravath, Paul Weiss Move

A series of big law firms, such as Goodwin Procter, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Paul Hastings and Morgan Lewis & Bockius, followed to confirm their own increases in associate pay.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Matching Davis Polk Is a Short-Term Win in a Hot Market. But What Happens Next?

"Whether a firm chooses to match or not match will not only impact a firm's success in the associate hiring market, but it will also impact the lateral partner market," one legal recruiter said.

By Dylan Jackson | Lizzy McLellan | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

June 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Raises Associate Salaries Above Milbank's Scale

The firm raised associate pay above Milbank at each rung of the associate salary scale, exceeding the firm by about $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the class.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

June 10, 2021 | Law.com

For Office Returns, Law Firms Will Adapt to Client Expectations

Take a closer look at some law firm return announcements, even those that have zeroed in on a specific number of days in the office, and they leave plenty of room for adjustments later on.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

June 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Milbank Raises Associate Salaries Globally, Bumping Up Starting Pay to $200K

"We have consistently told our associates it's our goal to pay at the top of the market," said firm chair Scott Edelman.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Cooley's Chicago Launch Attracts Market Attention, As Office Prepares to Add 'Elite Litigators'

The lateral partners said they expect their clients to join them at their new firm.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Law.com

Big Law Hiring Trends May Change Billing Rates, Growth Patterns

The pandemic has raised a host of questions about the migration of legal industry talent, and how firms are distributed and priced across the country. And it's just starting to shake out.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

May 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell 'Strongly' Encouraging July Office Return

"We are trying to work our way back to normal," said chair Joseph Shenker, but "normal will be different than what it was before."

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read