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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February 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Maze Ransomware Attack Has Hit Small Law Firms in 3 States

The ransomware attack on three small South Dakota firms the hacker group touted online late last month follows previously announced hacks of firms in Texas and Oregon.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

February 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Continues White-Collar Spree, Taking DC Partner From Paul Hastings

Michael Levy has been involved in numerous headline-grabbing investigations over his career.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

February 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Kasowitz Pair, Including Ex-Trump Lawyer Bowe, Jump to Brown Rudnick

After a combined three decades at Kasowitz, Michael Bowe and Lauren Tabaksblat are taking their busy litigation practices to a Boston-based rival.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

January 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Foley & Lardner Drops Venezuela Lobby Contract Amid Backlash

Sen. Rick Scott and others had blasted the firm for signing on to serve as foreign agent for the top lawyer in Nicolas Maduro's government.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

January 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

This Reed Smith Partner Wants to Make Sure You Don't Get Sued for Your Super Bowl Ad

Jason Gordon, a partner in the firm's entertainment and media group, says the Super Bowl advertising frenzy is rife with legal pitfalls that keep his practice busy each year.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

January 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Is Taking the Coronavirus Outbreak Seriously

The virus has infected 2,827 people and killed 81, according to China's National Health Commission. It's becoming a concern for the legal community that lives and works in China.

By Patrick Smith | Simon Lock

4 minute read

January 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Latham Beefs Up Real Estate, Hospitality Practice With Dentons Hire

Meghan Cocci is joining Latham as global co-chairwoman of the firm's hospitality, gaming and leisure group.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

January 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Baretz+Brunelle Hires Signal Industry's 'New Law' Embrace

Consultant and "futurist" Brad Blickstein and law firm management and strategy veteran Beatrice Seravello will lead a new practice for the PR and advisory firm.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read