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
October 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Students Protest Outside Paul Weiss's New York Office Over Firm's Exxon RepresentationThe group delivered more than 600 signatures of law students demanding the firm stop representing fossil fuel clients or they won't work there.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Skadden, Goodwin Pass on Fall BonusesFirm leaders indicated they would take into consideration other firms' fall bonuses when they pay their annual bonuses to associates.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'We Should Look Like the Communities Where We Work': Firms Sign on to Program to Improve Diversity in StaffLaw firms are starting to understand not just the moral imperative of treating their business professionals as equals, but the business and financial advantages of doing so as well.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Pointing to 'Pivotal Moment,' Wiley Rein Hires Its First Chief Diversity OfficerWhile Wiley is later to the game than some of its peers, new CDO Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah said "it was clear they didn't just start thinking about this."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Delivers $500,000 Grant to Columbia-Sponsored Legal Clinic in HarlemThe clinic director said the additional monies will allow the clinic to expand its scope and hire another full-time attorney to assist the students working with the community on a variety of business and entrepreneurial matters.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Nabs Former Hogan Life Sciences Practice Co-ChairThe firm continues to lean into its successful life sciences practice, this time poaching a rival's former co-chair.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss: COVID-19 Bonuses 'Would Not Be Appropriate'Shortly after Paul Weiss' announcement, Fried Frank also said it will not be providing fall bonuses.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland, Goodwin Lead Charge on $13 Billion Pharma Deal to Start Q4The increase in 'big' deals reported in Q3 keeps momentum as first $10 billion-plus deal hits for Q4.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'I Don't Think Money Is the Answer': How Firms Can Preserve Young TalentTraining. Transparency. Career development. Ownership. Community. Values. Firms have a lot of options when it comes to catering to the future. But they need to be intentional in how they use them if they are going to be effective.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
October 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis, Election Loom Large for M&A Work in Q4, but Not Too LargeWhile not dependent upon a strong market, deal work tends to slow in times of uncertainty, and things just got a lot more uncertain.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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