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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
September 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Neil Whoriskey arrives at Milbank in a year when the firm's revenues are up by double digits, the firm's chairman said.
By Christine Simmons
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September 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The firm's partner compensation system—from the highest paid to the lowest paid—has been roughly 3-to-1 in recent years, from roughly $6 million to about $2 million.
By Christine Simmons
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September 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The firm said its new system "recognizes and rewards the entirety of a partner's contributions."
By Christine Simmons
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September 3, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Several firms said they expect office attendance to be required sometime in 2021, but others said remote work would continue "indefinitely" or until a coronavirus vaccine is in place.
By Christine Simmons | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
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September 2, 2020 | National Law Journal
The developments brought into plain view how differently law firms seek to portray lateral exits and arrivals.
By Christine Simmons
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September 1, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Davis Wright said its layoffs were "not a cost-cutting measure," while Baker McKenzie said the firm "felt the impact of increased market and business disruption around the world."
By Christine Simmons
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August 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Pillsbury, K&L Gates and Crowell & Moring are the latest firms to walk back some of their pandemic-related pay cuts.
By Christine Simmons | Dan Packel
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August 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The complete rollback of pay cuts is not expected this year. "It is anticipated that the compensation reductions as of September 1 will be in place through year-end," according to a Wednesday statement from the firm's leader.
By Dan Packel | Christine Simmons
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August 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
"The excitement of Kamala being selected is going to increase funding, increase other support, because we are just so thrilled that we're seeing a Biden-Harris ticket," said Jonathan Henes, a Kirkland partner.
By Christine Simmons | Dan Packel
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August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Firms such as Milbank, Weil Gotshal and Paul Weiss are, so far, doing better than last year, while lateral departures from other firms in recent weeks indicate partners are leaving firms viewed as unprepared to capitalize on the current market.
By Christine Simmons
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