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Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd
November 6, 2023 | North America
Leaders of Paul Weiss, Davis Polk and Paul Hastings weigh in on how they keep their firms going in the right direction. There are common threads.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
October 31, 2023 | North America
Whether the firm lands in bankruptcy is unknown at this point, sources said, as Stroock will be dealing with both preferred and non-preferred creditors. Its full liabilities are still unclear.
By Justin Henry | Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 27, 2023
The partner moves from Stroock amount to more than half of its partnership, creating an even more bleak future for the New York law firm that was founded nearly 150 years ago.
By Justin Henry | Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 24, 2023 | North America
"There may not be many mega-deals left, but we are likely to continue seeing consolidation in the industry," observed Luis Gomar, partner at Paul Hastings.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
October 19, 2023 | North America
The senior chair of Sullivan & Cromwell speaks out about the conflict, what comes next and how his firm is reacting.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 18, 2023 | North America
"There seems to be a pressure for firms, by their clients, staff or attorneys, to raise their voices strongly and firmly," one law professor said. "But that gets dangerous as a hair-trigger reaction."
By Patrick Smith | Justin Henry
6 minute read
October 17, 2023 | North America
Firm chair Neil Barr said the statements issued by the student organizations ran "contrary to our firm's values."
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 17, 2023 | Asia Pacific
Anemic deal activity has law firms adjusting their staff levels and strategy in the region.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
October 9, 2023 | North America
If the A&O-Shearman & Sterling merger is approved, the combined firm is targeted to be effective around May 2024, although the exact date is not clear.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 4, 2023 | North America
Davis Polk vaulted to No. 4 in the ranking of principal advisors in deal value, while Paul Weiss had the largest jump of the top five.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
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Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS