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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August 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Littler Mendelson Elects New Managing Director, President for 2021

Erin Webber will take the reins as president of the firm in 2021, a year after the firm elected another woman as its chair.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

August 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Recruits 4 More Boies Schiller Lawyers in DC

Amy Mauser, Melissa Zappala, Martha Goodman and Kyle Smith are planning to join as counsel. With the latest moves, at least eight lawyers from Boies Schiller have joined Paul Weiss this year.

By Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith

2 minute read

August 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Former Kelley Drye Chair McCurdy Jumps to Katten's Financial Markets Practice

Paul McCurdy led Kelley Drye from 2012 through 2015 and served on the firm's executive committee.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lowenstein Adds Former Cooley, Greenberg Traurig M&A Partner to Tech Group

While laterals for certain practice groups, such as life sciences and bankruptcy and restructuring, have been quite active during the pandemic, M&A attorney pickups have been less common.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 14, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Dykema Elects 27-Year Firm Vet Leonard Wolfe as New Chairman and CEO

Wolfe takes over for Peter Kellett, who has led the firm since 2012.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Partners' Gain Is Associates' Pain as Hours Move Upstream

Client demand, a little hoarding and the promise of billable hour-related compensation come together to create a zero-sum game associates are destined to lose.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read