David Boies is Trying to Make His Law Firm Outlive Him

One of David Boies’s problems is that he has too many clients.

This month, as numerous women emerged and accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault, Boies – once his lawyer – found himself in a jam.

“We’ve been conflicted out of that,” said Boies.

His firm had represented Weinstein, and Boies said it also represents both his production house, The Weinstein Company, and The New York Times, which published the allegations against Weinstein.

One of the most connected litigators in the country, Boies, now 76, said that he has no plans to retire.

“In terms of hour amounts, ...