Patrick Smith Phillip Bantz

Patrick Smith Phillip Bantz

June 10, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

'Seems a Bit Tone-Deaf': Clients React to Big Law Associate Pay Bump

In-house counsel may be "frustrated" or "annoyed" by ever-increasing associate pay, but will continue to pay what is necessary for bet-the-company work.

By Patrick Smith, Phillip Bantz and Dan Clark

3 minute read

March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With Secondments on the Rise, Do the Costs Outweigh the Benefits?

Secondments can do plenty of good for law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, we examine how firms are approaching their arrangements.

By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz

11 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

As In-House Counsel Ramp Up Secondment Requests, How Are Firms Responding?

Secondments can benefit law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, how are firms approaching their arrangements?

By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz

11 minute read