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
August 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Path to COVID-19 Vaccine, Treatments Runs Through Big LawMultiple firms are working with various drug, device and delivery companies in what is one of the most ambitious medical efforts in decades.
By Patrick Smith | Dan Packel
6 minute read
August 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Continues Life Sciences Push, Launches New FDA Practice With Former Sidley DuoThe practice, which is under the firm's growing life sciences group, comes on the heels of the firm's creation of a life sciences consulting group in June.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell Advises on Over $37B in Deals ... on SundayThe perennial leader in M&A deal value got a shot in the arm after dropping out of the top 10 in first half M&A rankings.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Life Sciences Hires Continue to Explode, Goodwin, Perkins Coie Latest to Add PartnersCOVID-19, the great accelerator, has sped the growth of life sciences practices across the board, and firms continue to staff up.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'We Have to Succeed': Law Firm AntiRacism Alliance Holds First SummitWith over 240 legal firms across the globe participating in the unprecedented effort around ending systemic racial injustice, there is optimism to be had and a lot of work to be done.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'The Last Straw': The Pandemic Is Accelerating Known Need to Cut AdminsThere are long-term savings, firm leaders and experts agree, but the short-term gains are minimal. The real driver is about shaping the law firm for the future.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell Staff Layoffs Reveal 'Moral' Struggle Facing Many FirmsWildly profitable Sullivan & Cromwell is cutting staff, begging the question as to whether other firms will be looking to cull their administrative personnel as well.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Life Sciences Work Heats Up, Goodwin Brings On Wilson Sonsini PartnerSabrina Poulos, the latest lateral to join as part of the firm's push to blend capital and innovation work, was attracted to the firm's industry sector approach.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
July 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Multiple Staff at Sullivan & Cromwell Laid Off, Sources SayThe changes come as the firm has offered voluntary retirement packages and parted ways with several staff directors.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
July 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Busy Week for Big Law Deal Teams as eBay, Chevron Deals AnnouncedeBay finally sold off its sought-after classifieds business, and Chevron bought Noble Energy in one of the largest energy deals of the post-pandemic era.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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