Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

The End Of An Era: Stroock Dissolves After Nearly 150 Years

RIP, Stroock. The firm's winddown is now complete.

Will Former Stroock Partners Ever See Their Capital Again?

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. Their wallets are waiting...

Hogan Lovells Looking To Beef Up Its New York Presence Beyond Stroock Hires

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.

Stroock Partners, Associates Making The Best Of A Bad Situation Ahead Of Firm’s Dissolution

Before long, Stroock will be just a memory, and all of its attorneys will have lateraled away from the troubled firm.

These Firms Are Feasting On Stroock’s Partners

Partner? Partner.

Stroock Staffers Were ‘Ignored’ By Partners, Left ‘In The Dark’ About Firm’s Dire Straits

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.

Hogan Lovells To Welcome Nearly 30 Partners From Stroock, Ahead Of The Firm’s Dissolution

The group of lateral partners from Stroock includes many who held leadership roles. More partners may join Hogan Lovells in the future.

Stroock To Lay Off Nearly 140 Employees Before It Officially Closes Its Doors

In its WARN Act notice, Stroock lists a January 2024 date as the time of its official New York office closure.

How Did Stroock Fail With Cringeworthy Advertising Like This?

Were you ever 'awe-Stroock' by Stroock & Stroock?

Morning Docket: 11.06.23

* Donald Trump set to testify in New York. Be there, will be wild. [Reuters] * Stroock files notice that it's laying off roughly 140 people in New York. [Bloomberg Law News] * The administration's antitrust push hasn't netted all the results one might've hoped, but Lina Khan's tenure at the FTC may have some knock on effects as law students embrace antitrust work. [Politico] * More firms are condemning senior associates to a holding pattern. [American Lawyer] * Defamation filings are on the rise and it's a real, shall we say, SLAPP in the face. [ABA Journal] * It's Pro Bono Week in the UK -- the sort of annual recognition of good works that frightens and confuses Americans. [LegalCheek] * NCAA faces billions in damages after feasting at the free labor trough for decades. [Law360]

How The Mighty Have Fallen

Stroock took a tumble over the last few decades.

Partners Need To Leave Stroock ASAP, Lest They Risk Their Profits

Get out before the dissolution, Stroock partners, because your money depends on it.

Bankruptcy Option Won’t Be ‘Pretty’ For Stroock

Here's why Stroock will do anything it can to stay away from bankruptcy.

Stroock Working On Wind Down, Trying To Keep Firm Out Of Bankruptcy

This mess started when the firm lost its bankruptcy group, and now the firm doesn't want to end up in bankruptcy.

Stroock To Dissolve, Close Its Doors After Nearly 150 Years In Business

The firm knew of these plans since last week.