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 14, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal
Lowenstein Adds Former Cooley, Greenberg Traurig M&A Partner to Tech GroupWhile 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 CEOWolfe 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 UpstreamClient 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
August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Overall Demand Down for Big Law, But Rate Growth Hits All-Time High. Why?With more work going to partners, clients' bills are on the rise.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Firm Leaders Find More Frequent, Transparent Communication Key During PandemicThree Big Law leaders share their thoughts on how managing during the pandemic is different, and the same.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Legal Job Growth Sputters as COVID-19 Resurgence Dampens OutlookEven as some firms begin to bring back furloughed workers and curb austerity measures, the stop and start of pandemic recovery hits an ebb.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Former Reed Smith Attorney Sues Firm for Alleged Retaliation, Discrimination Over ConcussionThe suit alleges that Aaron Chase was fired as a direct result of complications relating to a concussion he suffered nine months before.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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
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