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
May 13, 2021 | Law.com
Big Law Hiring Trends May Change Billing Rates, Growth PatternsThe 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
May 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Enters New Bankruptcy Niche With Recent MoFo HiresThe group's work in advising creditors committees often brings in seven-figure compensation awards in bankruptcy court.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
April 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Group of Morrison & Foerster Bankruptcy Partners Heading for WillkieThe group includes Brett Miller, the managing partner of Morrison Foerster's New York office. The number of Chapter 11s has been declining in recent months, yet set some firms are optimistic about a pickup in restructuring activity.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
April 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Planning Office Days as 'Optional First Step' Toward ReturnTo further encourage lawyers and other workers to see colleagues in the office, the firm will reimburse up to $40 for lunch or dinner expenses on two days in May, according to a firm memo.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
April 16, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Firms Hesitant to Up Rates 'Might Be Leaving a Little Bit of Money on the Table'"We might be leaving a little bit of money on the table, but it's not a time to be responding to what might be a short-term demand increase with price gouging," one firm leader said.
By Christine Simmons | Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella
7 minute read
April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Simpson Thacher Invests in SEC Talent, Hiring Another Agency VetMarc Berger's addition will expand the ranks of Simpson Thacher partners to include six former SEC officials and seven former federal prosecutors, the firm said.
By Christine Simmons
3 minute read
April 15, 2021 | Law.com
Big Law is Following Corporate Clients in Vocalizing ValuesGetting to know a client's business has become much more than just reviewing their contracts with suppliers. It now means speaking out with them on the most pressing social issues of the day.
By Christine Simmons
7 minute read
April 13, 2021 | Law.com
Remote Work Has Permanently Altered Law Firm Life, for Better and for WorseThe shift from office work to working-from-home has triggered a massive transformation in Big Law. But after all the effort that went into making the nearly overnight transition to full-time remote work during the pandemic, the question now is: which changes will last?
By Christine Simmons
13 minute read
April 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Elite New York Firms' 2020 Financial Performance Furthers Strategic AdvantageSeveral New York firms engaged in some of their most expansive lateral hiring, while some also used the period to move further away from the strict lockstep partner pay model.
By Christine Simmons
26 minute read
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