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
February 10, 2025 | International Edition
Milbank’s Revenue and Profits Hit Record HighsThe record year included 33% growth in average profits per equity partner and a 23% rise in gross revenue. London office revenue was up 40%, the firm said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 10, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Milbank’s Revenue and Profits Surge Following Demand Increases Across the BoardThe record year included 33% growth in average profits per equity partner and a 23% rise in gross revenue.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 07, 2025 | Law.com
Return to Work Mandates Among Current Mental Health Stressors for Legal ProfessionalsIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Stacey Dougan, an Atlanta-based lawyer-turned-therapist, expounds on the current state of mental health in the legal profession following a recent string of widely publicized national tragedies and divisive politics.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
1 minute read
February 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Lawyers Across Political Spectrum Launch Public Interest Team to Litigate Against AntisemitismThe advisory board for the Center for Legal Innovation, launched by The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, includes Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp, a longtime Democratic party backer, as well as Paul Clement and William Barr, both appointed to top legal roles by GOP presidents.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 06, 2025 | International Edition
'A Breakthrough Year': White & Case Crosses $4M in PEP, $3B in RevenueAfter the nonequity partnership tier expanded by 12.2%, White & Case now has about an equal number of equity and nonequity partners.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Crosses $4M in PEP, $3B in Revenue in 'Breakthrough Year'After the nonequity partnership tier expanded by 12.2%, White & Case now has about an equal number of equity and nonequity partners.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 05, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Latham's Lateral Hiring Picks Up Steam, With Firm Adding Simpson Practice Head, Private Equity GCThe firm has now announced at least four lateral partners in the last three days.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
February 04, 2025 | New York Law Journal
Debevoise Lures Another SDNY Alum, Adding Criminal Division Chief"Our clients need the best advice, no matter what or who sits in Washington," said partner Helen Cantwell. "That is why we bring on people like Dan [Gitner] and Nick Folly."
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
February 03, 2025 | Law.com
Which Legal Tech Jobs Are on the Rise, and Which Aren't, with Jared CosegliaTRU Staffing Partners' Jared Coseglia on the evolving legal tech talent market, where it is headed, which jobs will likely be 'in demand' and which, perhaps against current belief, won't.
By Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield
1 minute read
February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Fried Frank Partner Leaves for Paul Hastings to Start Tech Transactions PracticeAmir Ghavi was co-head of the tech transactions practice at Fried Frank, where he also served as the firm’s “foremost AI counsel."
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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