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Patrick Smith

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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March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

More Executive Moves: New CMO at Baker & Hostetler, Innovation Officer for Goodwin

Law firms' professional tiers are swapping personnel as they gradually assert more influence.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With Secondments on the Rise, Do the Costs Outweigh the Benefits?

Secondments can do plenty of good for law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, we examine how firms are approaching their arrangements.

By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz

11 minute read

March 05, 2020 | The Recorder

Goodwin Adds Tech Partner Trio, Bulking Up Silicon Beach Presence

New partners from Perkins Coie, Beats by Dre and Cooley will expand the firm's year-old outpost in Santa Monica.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

March 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Cleary Snags FTC Competition Chief, Big Law Vet Hoffman for Antitrust Team

Bruce Hoffman, a former practice leader at Shearman & Sterling and Hunton & Williams who led the FTC's Bureau of Competition, will counsel clients on global antitrust issues and litigation.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

March 02, 2020 | The Recorder

Private Equity Pair Exit Kirkland as Gibson Dunn Seeks Bay Area Growth

Abtin Jalali and Christopher Harding said they were drawn by Gibson Dunn's long-term commitment to its private equity practice in the region.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

March 02, 2020 | The Recorder

At Wilson Sonsini, M&A, Tech and Life Sciences Fuel Big Gains

Managing partner Douglas Clark said the firm enjoyed strong client demand in a year when it was also investing heavily for the future.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

March 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Foley & Lardner Snags Dentons IP Group, Practice Leader

Eric Sophir, part of a four-lawyer group making the move, was formerly a co-leader of Dentons' IP practice.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

As In-House Counsel Ramp Up Secondment Requests, How Are Firms Responding?

Secondments can benefit law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, how are firms approaching their arrangements?

By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz

11 minute read

February 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

Meet the New Generation of DC Fixers

Young. Diverse. Digitally adept. How new crisis management leaders are making their mark.

By Patrick Smith

11 minute read

February 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: In the Home Stretch for Sprint and T-Mobile

Now that a key court ruling and reworked deal terms have the mega-deal back on track, here's a look back at some of the key players and how they worked together.

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read