Patrick Smith

December 02, 2019 | National Law Journal

Zachary Tripp, who joined Weil on Monday, said people commonly leave the U.S. Solicitor General's office at the five-year mark. "You start to feel that the learning curve is not as steep as it once was." 

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer caught up with some high-profile attorneys to see if they would be working through the holiday or taking some much needed time off. Fortunately, it is mostly the latter.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Partner and firm vice chairman Stuart Cable, who was named to the newly created position Monday, said it sends a message about the firm's commitment to the practice and to its clients.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

In a big day for M&A, Sullivan & Cromwell, Skadden, Paul Weiss, Allen & Overy, Davis Polk and Wachtell took roles advising on three deals totaling over $50 billion.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Moving targets and shifting Saudi politics have kept White & Case and Latham & Watkins—not to mention investors—on their toes.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

November 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The two Tech Deal Department of the Year finalists landed roles advising PayPal and Honey Science Corp. as PayPal moves into the consumer deal-finding space.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Seyfarth Shaw—just call it Seyfarth—is the latest firm to update its image and streamline its shingle as the Am Law 100 rebranding craze continues.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

November 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

Burck, whose Trump administration clients have also included Donald McGahn and Steve Bannon, is already representing senior NSC lawyer John Eisenberg in the House impeachment inquiry.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

New research from Good2bSocial finds law firms getting savvier with digital marketing, but with plenty still to master. 

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Kevin Morris, who spent his entire career at Kirkland, "had a wonderfully calm, unflappable demeanor and gentle, relentless drive to succeed," the firm said.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read