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
January 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Lands Exec Compensation Head From Sullivan & CromwellHe has advised on many of the largest M&A deals of the past decade and a half, including AT&T’s buys of Time Warner ($109 billion) and DirectTV ($67 billion) and Kraft’s $60 billion merger with Heinz.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Hires Paul Weiss Antitrust Co-ChairAndrew Finch is a rare lateral hire for Cravath from a rival firm.
By Patrick Smith and Christine Simmons
2 minute read
January 21, 2025 | New York Law Journal
SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief Returns to DebevoiseDebevoise has made a push over the last couple of years to grow its San Francisco office, which, according to the firm, has doubled in size since it opened in 2021.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Weil, Loading Up on More Regulatory Talent, Adds SEC Asset Management Co-ChiefExecutive partner Barry Wolf said client demand and the firm’s desire to stay ahead of the curve are drivers for hiring from the government.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 21, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Big Banks Did Great Last Year. What Does That Mean for Big Law?"An uptick in transactional activity drove bank earnings and positively impacted law firm results," noted Sidley's Yvette Ostolaza.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 17, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Weil Saw 20 People Leave in Partners' Lateral Move to Paul WeissElizabeth Weiswasser’s book of business is at least $80 million. She was a 30-year Weil veteran.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
January 14, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Private Equity Dealmakers Make 2025 Predictions Amid Deal ResurgencePartners from Latham, Proskauer, Kirkland, Morrison Foerster and Skadden say they are optimistic about 2025, citing activity around data centers, infrastructure and other elements of the market.
By Patrick Smith
12 minute read
January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Sidley M&A Lateral Duo Includes Simpson Hire From NovemberDavid Grubman and Adam Cromie worked together at Jones Day before Cromie moved to Simpson in November. Grubman is taking a co-lead role for the firm’s M&A group.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin, Leaning Into IP Work, Hires 2 Lateral Partners in NYThe laterals from Fenwick and Desmarais will support Goodwin's life sciences and technology practices, two of its primary revenue drivers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 10, 2025 | New York Law Journal
SDNY US Attorney Damian Williams Lands at Paul WeissWilliams began his legal career as an associate at the firm and was mentored by one of its most prominent litigators, Ted Wells.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
