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Davis Polk & Wardwell

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, August 17th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Andrew J., “A.J.” Thomas joined…

Former Chairman of Arnold & Porter Joins Davis Polk

Michael Sohn, former chairman of Arnold & Porter, has joined Davis Polk & Wardwell’s Washington office as general counsel. Sohn…

Davis Polk Bonuses

Davis Polk has announced its year end bonus schedule and, surprise!, it looks all too familiar. Yup, it matches the…

50 Best Law Firms for Women Announced

Working Mother Magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers have announced their 2009 Best Law Firms for Women. The accolade is awarded based…

Davis Polk to Shut Frankfurt Office

Davis Polk, home of stealth layoffs, will permanently close its office in Frankfurt, Germany in August. The office's long-time resident…

Survey: Skadden is Nation’s Top Firm Again

Skadden has been ranked the top corporate law firm in the US for the ninth year in a row, according…

Stealth Layoffs at Davis Polk

According to the online rumor mill, Davis Polk & Wardwell started laying lawyers off in December. At least 12 corporate…

McKool Smith Adds White Collar Partners

Trial firm McKool Smith has expanded its New York-based international white-collar group with two new partners, both from the US…

Debevoise Reports Revenue Up

New York's Debevoise & Plimpton announced that its 2008 gross revenue climbed 7.2%, while profits per partner fell nearly 3%.…

SEC’s Colby Joins Davis Polk & Wardwell

Robert Colby, the Securities and Exchange Commission's deputy director of the division of trading & markets, will leave the agency…