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 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
July 21, 2020 | National Law Journal
Pandemic-Related Work Brings Windfall in Typically Down Lobbying QuarterSeveral federal relief programs, coupled with varying industries looking to take advantage of those available funds, drove a strong Q2 showing for lobbying firms.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
DealWatch: Freshfields and Weil Are on Hot StreaksOverall deal activity is still down, but Freshfields and Weil landed big deals this week. Meanwhile, some firms are looking for political signals that deal activity could pick up later this year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 16, 2020 | National Law Journal
DC NFL Franchise Retains Beth Wilkinson to Review Workplace Misconduct AllegationsWilkinson is set to work with the beleaguered NFC East squad as it negotiates a difficult period.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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