Patrick Smith

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

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November 20, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Julie Cantor, Associate General Counsel at Studs, Inc.

Studs, Inc. Associate General Counsel Julie Cantor discusses the strategies and insights needed to structure privacy programs that not only comply with legal mandates but also deliver measurable outcomes.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

1 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Chris Correnti, President & CEO & General Counsel AGC America, Inc.

AGC America, Inc. President & CEO & General Counsel Chris Correnti discusses the pressing issues that keep litigation teams up at night and practical strategies to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure successful outcomes.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham

Litigation and restructuring practice co-chairs are close to leaving the firm for rivals.

By Samson Amore and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Gibson Dunn, V&E, Kirkland Lead Big Energy Deals in Another Strong Week in Transactions

“Energy companies are hopeful that the new administration will be friendlier to the oil and gas industry both from a general regulatory standpoint and with respect to M&A activity,” said Gibson Dunn's Rahul Vashi.

By Patrick Smith

10 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Marc Mandel, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at EXOS

EXOS Senior Vice President & General Counsel Marc Mandel discusses how leading legal departments are harnessing the power of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize their internal resources and reduce reliance on costly outside counsel.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Avery Pollard, Counsel at Verizon

Verizon Counsel Avery Pollard discusses how navigating internal investigation can be a critical test for an organization's legal and compliance program.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

1 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

'The Market Has Changed': Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge

Waiting any longer for a merger, Kramer Levin may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge

If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

November 15, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak: GCC East Comes to New York

Next Monday and Tuesday, the General Counsel Conference East will crank up at the Marriott Marquis in New York, offering today’s legal leaders insights on growth, innovation and excellence. And Legal Speak will be there.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Hires New C-Suite Officer After Litigation with Ex-COO

Carol Sawdye has Big Law experience from her time as Skadden’s CFO.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

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