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
June 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Take Leading Roles in $20.7B Deal With Abu Dhabi National OilIn a down period for both M&A work and PE-fueled transactions, the pipeline deal with Abu Dhabi National Oil is the largest single energy deal of 2020.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Over 125 Firms Have Joined the Law Firm Antiracism AllianceBig Law has made a big commitment to racial equality in the form of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance. With tackling such big issues, as well as cynicism from some about the firms' own diversity efforts, will they be able to shift the tide on institutional racism?
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Some Big Law Firms Are Waiting to Reopen Their New York OfficesWhile law firm offices in New York City are allowed to reopen, several firm leaders say they're taking a conservative approach, keeping their office doors closed this week.
By Samantha Stokes | Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 23, 2020 | National Law Journal
The NLJ 500: Four Law Firms to NoteMcLaughlin & Stern is the top-ranked new entrant in the 2020 NLJ 500.
By Patrick Smith | Dan Packel
6 minute read
June 22, 2020 | The Recorder
Wilson Sonsini Lands Longtime Morrison & Foerster Tax Dept Co-ChairWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has brought on former Morrison & Foerster tax partner David Strong as a member in the firm's Palo Alto office.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
After 2 Decades at O'Melveny, Top Entertainment Lawyer Joins Paul HastingsJames "Bo" Pearl, who notably represented Ke$ha in her suit against a former producer, said he was attracted to the idea of helping to build the practice at Paul Hastings.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
New Casework Up, Law Firm Billing Volumes Down, Survey FindsIn a survey of law firm respondents, 25% are forfeiting more revenue due to unpaid bills compared to the months leading up the COVID-19 outbreak.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Are Supporting Attorney Activism, But Some Fear It Won't Last"I wanted to create a safe space where I could integrate my passion for social justice with the job," said Debevoise associate Justin Maffett, who said the firm has been supportive.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
June 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Launches Life Sciences Consulting Group With Former Deloitte ProFormer Deloitte life sciences consultant BJ D'Avella will lead the firm's new group, aiming to become a one-stop shop for clients' legal and consulting needs.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Pillsbury Commits $11M Over 3 Years in Cash, Pro Bono Work to Equal Justice CausesPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman's commitment, taken together, is the largest by far from Big Law in the recent efforts to promote racial justice and equity in America.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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