Yet Another Firm Ends Merger Talks With Stroock
Above The Law
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The post Yet Another Firm Ends Merger Talks With Stroock appeared first on Above the Law. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
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Partners May Be Able To Find Lateral Safety At Other Firms If Stroock Closes Its Doors
Above The Law
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Maybe even at firms that were discussing merging with Stroock. The post Partners May Be Able To Find Lateral Safety At Other Firms If Stroock Closes Its Doors appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock Working On Wind Down, Trying To Keep Firm Out Of Bankruptcy
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
This mess started when the firm lost its bankruptcy group, and now the firm doesn't want to end up in bankruptcy. The post Stroock Working On Wind Down, Trying To Keep Firm Out Of Bankruptcy appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock Staffers Were ‘Ignored’ By Partners, Left ‘In The Dark’ About Firm’s Dire Straits
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Stroock staffers are now facing layoffs amid an uncertain employment market, and say they were left to fend for themselves during the firm's troubles. The post Stroock Staffers Were ‘Ignored’ By Partners, Left ‘In The Dark’ About Firm’s Dire Straits appeared first on Above the Law.
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After failed merger talks and partner exodus, Stroock plans to dissolve
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Partners at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan have authorized a dissolution of the law firm “at the appropriate time,” according to an internal firm email…
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Will Former Stroock Partners Ever See Their Capital Again?
Above The Law
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Former Stroock partners would love to know if they're going to receive a distribution of capital as part of the firm's wind-down process. The post Will Former Stroock Partners Ever See Their Capital Again? Their wallets are waiting. appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business
Above The Law
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The firm knew of these plans since last week. The post Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock Partners, Associates Making The Best Of A Bad Situation Ahead Of Firm’s Dissolution
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Before long, Stroock will be just a memory, and all of its attorneys will have lateraled away from the troubled firm. The post Stroock Partners, Associates Making The Best Of A Bad Situation Ahead Of Firm’s Dissolution appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock Reportedly Cut Pay, Hours As It Struggled To Find Merger Partner
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Wonder what the firm's finances are looking like right now. The post Stroock Reportedly Cut Pay, Hours As It Struggled To Find Merger Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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Stroock Is Talking To Another Am Law 100 Firm About Merging — But It’s Not ‘Exclusive’
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
They’re both keeping their options open… but what if this is Stroock’s only option to make it through the year? The post Stroock Is Talking To Another Am Law 100 Firm About Merging — But It’s Not ‘Exclusive’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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The End May Be Near As Stroock Loses More Than Half Its Partners To Hogan Lovells
Above The Law
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The future does not seem bright for this firm. The post The End May Be Near As Stroock Loses More Than Half Its Partners To Hogan Lovells appeared first on Above the Law.
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Hogan Lovells To Welcome Nearly 30 Partners From Stroock, Ahead Of The Firm’s Dissolution
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The group of lateral partners from Stroock includes many who held leadership roles. The post Hogan Lovells To Welcome Nearly 30 Partners From Stroock, Ahead Of The Firm’s Dissolution appeared first on Above the Law. More partners may join Hogan Lovells in the future.
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Experienced Perkins Coie Energy Duo Join Stroock In NY
Law 360
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP has added a pair of veteran energy attorneys from Perkins Coie LLP to its New York office as partners in its commodities, derivatives and energy group, the firm announced.
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These Firms Are Feasting On Stroock’s Partners
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The post These Firms Are Feasting On Stroock’s Partners appeared first on Above the Law.
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Hogan Lovells Looking To Beef Up Its New York Presence Beyond Stroock Hires
Above The Law
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hogan Lovells is in a New York state of mind, and the elite firm wants as many lawyers as possible to join its Manhattan office. The post Hogan Lovells Looking To Beef Up Its New York Presence Beyond Stroock Hires appeared first on Above the Law.
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It Is Common Knowledge That The Secret Service Doesn’t Play Around — See Also
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
These firms are benefiting from Stroock's dissolution. Allen & Overy's Cybersecurity Just Got Checked: No firm is off limits from cyber attacks. Attorney Who Wrote Against Chilling Effects Get Chilled: Saw this coming. Welcome, Partner!: We Have A Winner!: Check which contestant won ATL's 2023 Halloween contest !
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Biglaw Firm Dumps Its Problematic Pension To Find Merger Partner
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Won’t someone, anyone merge with Stroock now? The post Biglaw Firm Dumps Its Problematic Pension To Find Merger Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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Will Someone Please Think Of Stroock!? — See Also
Above The Law
AUGUST 24, 2023
Stroock Still Hasn't Struck A Merging Partner: Some of the lawyers won't stick around to see who the lucky winner is. There Are Many Good Reasons To Visit A Firm For Work: Amassing intel so you can do insider trading is not one of them. The post Will Someone Please Think Of Stroock!?
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Stroock ends merger talks with one BigLaw firm but continues talking to others
ABA Journal
JULY 10, 2023
A merger isn’t out of the question for Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, even though it has ended talks about the possibility with Nixon Peabody.
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Someone Needs To Tell Alito The Justices Aren’t Kings — See Also
Above The Law
AUGUST 4, 2023
Firms Need More Than Brotherly Love: An historic Philly firm is shutting its doors. Stroock Really Wants A Merger To Work: If that means less pension, so be it. Will The Real Harmed Parties Please Stand Up?: This attorney got caught committing serial wire fraud. Alabama has that covered.
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At This Rate, Maybe Elon Will Lay Off His Legal Team And Hire A Robot — See Also
Above The Law
JANUARY 9, 2023
While I'm Not Sure Of The Best Way To Get Laid, Being Laid Off Is Probably One Of The Worst : Stroock just conducted a round of layoffs. Keeping The You In Team : This firm vowed to keep their associates and staff amidst layoff season. AI Meets JD : This quick trick could make you a millionaire.
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A Post-Mortem Analysis Of Stroock's Demise
Law 360
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
After the dissolution of 147-year-old firm Stroock late last year shook up the legal world, a post-mortem analysis of the data reveals a long list of warning signs preceding the firm’s collapse — and provides some insight into how other firms might avoid the same disastrous fate, says Craig Savitzky at Leopard Solutions.
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Ex-Stroock M&A Duo Joins Cahill Gordon In NY
Law 360
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP announced the hire of two experienced mergers and acquisitions attorneys from Stroock Stroock & Lavan LLP as New York-based partners in the firm's M&A and corporate advisory practice group.
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United States: A Conversation With Stroock Alum Robin Elkowitz - Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Mondaq
APRIL 6, 2022
Stroock recently caught up with firm alumni Robin Elkowitz, now Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary for Citizens Financial Group, Inc. NYSE: CFG).
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United States: Stroock Among Latest To Tap CFIUS Talent Amid Rising Demand - Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Mondaq
MARCH 7, 2022
Stroock is one of the latest firms to tap CFIUS-focused talent in the hot-button world of white collar investigations and global-scale regulation.
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Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The post Stroock Suffers High-Profile Departure As Judge Shira Schiendlin Heads To Boies Schiller Amid Merger Talks appeared first on Above the Law. The former federal judge did not have the urge to merge, citing too many conflicts.
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Stroock’s New Merger Partner Means The Firm May Not Face ‘Bankruptcy,’ ‘Dissolution’
Above The Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Cross your fingers… The post Stroock’s New Merger Partner Means The Firm May Not Face ‘Bankruptcy,’ ‘Dissolution’ appeared first on Above the Law.
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Partners Need To Leave Stroock ASAP, Lest They Risk Their Profits
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Get out before the dissolution, Stroock partners, because your money depends on it. The post Partners Need To Leave Stroock ASAP, Lest They Risk Their Profits appeared first on Above the Law.
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Bankruptcy Option Won’t Be ‘Pretty’ For Stroock
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Here's why Stroock will do anything it can to stay away from bankruptcy. The post Bankruptcy Option Won’t Be ‘Pretty’ For Stroock appeared first on Above the Law.
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Biglaw Firm Tries To Dump Its Pension Plan To Become More Eligible Merger Partner
Above The Law
AUGUST 4, 2023
Maybe offloading this liability will help the firm find a willing merger partner. The post Biglaw Firm Tries To Dump Its Pension Plan To Become More Eligible Merger Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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Biglaw Firm Continues To Bleed Lawyers, Business Leaders In Search For Merger Partner
Above The Law
AUGUST 24, 2023
This firm is leaking lawyers like a sieve. The post Biglaw Firm Continues To Bleed Lawyers, Business Leaders In Search For Merger Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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Firm Breaks Down Two-Class Biglaw System In Office Reopening Plan
Above The Law
JUNE 8, 2021
Staff are people too.' That's apparently something we need to say in Biglaw.
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This Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, But Can’t Find A Willing Partner
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Why won't anyone merge with this Am Law 200 firm? The post This Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, But Can’t Find A Willing Partner appeared first on Above the Law.
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A Shot In The Arm — See Also
Above The Law
JUNE 30, 2021
Stroock matches. Let's Get Virtual : Virtual law firms are becoming just "law firms." : Mintz is taking a leadership role in requiring vaccinations for office work. Raises : An interesting day! Jones Day does its black box thing. And Susman continues to blow everyone out of the water.
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The Door Hit Them On The Way Out — See Also
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Stroock Sends Off With A Layoff: Get to prepping your Hogan Lovells resume. The Real Question Is Why Stroock Didn't Close 22 Years Ago: Comic Sans may have been a better font choice. More Reach, Less Brick And Mortar: Here's some advice on successfully managing a firm.
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Morning Docket: 08.08.23
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
* Biggest law firm no more. Law360 ] * Stroock and Stroock and Leavin'. More partners jump ship as the firm votes to end its pension obligations. Dentons splitting from Dacheng as China institutes new cybersecurity regulations. or more accurately their mental health examination. Reuters ] The post Morning Docket: 08.08.23
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You Weren’t Supposed To Get That From Discovery — See Also
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Firm Messes Up And Gives Alleged Pedo Child Video: Massive discovery mishap from across the pond. Nearly 30 former Stroock partners find a new home. Northwestern Law Professor Thinks His Checks Suggest Age Discrimination: Don't mess around with tax lawyers. Welcome To Hogan Lovells!:
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Money Is Starting To Fall This Fall! — See Also
Above The Law
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Quinn Emanuel Is Spreading The Wealth: When will the other Biglaw firms spread the season's cheer ? Not-As-Big Law: Stroock cut pay as it searched for a merger partner. Bigmouth Strikes Again: Let's see how long Trump's gag order lasts. Elon Musk Is Great At Getting Sued: Here's another person he shouldn't have fired.
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You Better Not Be Taxing Your Kid’s Candy! — See Also
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Wrong Way To Get Linked In: Disbarred attorney frauds way to well-paying DC firm. Stroock Is Going The Way Of The Dodo: They're working on a graceful exit. Don't Assume Confidentiality: You sure those emails won't get out ? Trump Has A New Representative: Nixon is in the house. Nixon Peabody.
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Raising The Bar… Again — See Also
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Someone Find The Wite-Out : Gibson Dunn , Paul Hastings , Jenner & Block , Allen & Overy , Stroock , and Akin all matched the Davis Polk scale. Firms Respond : Some firms are ditching Russian government and quasi-government clients. Paul Weiss is mobilizing to help.
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Morning Docket: 11.06.23
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Reuters ] * Stroock files notice that it's laying off roughly 140 people in New York. Politico ] * More firms are condemning senior associates to a holding pattern. Be there, will be wild. American Lawyer ] * Defamation filings are on the rise and it's a real, shall we say, SLAPP in the face. [ Law360 ] The post Morning Docket: 11.06.23
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The Largest Firm In The World Drops To… Being A Very Large Firm — See Also
Above The Law
AUGUST 8, 2023
Stroock Is Desperate To Strike A Deal: Goodbye pension, hello merger ? The post The Largest Firm In The World Drops To… Being A Very Large Firm — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. That's Not What The First Amendment Means.: Trump is getting really creative with the Constitution.
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