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
October 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Is Lateral Hiring a Diversity Blindspot for Big Law?Law firm recruiter Merle Vaughn has made it her business to recruit minority candidates. But she says she's eager for the day when her niche won't be needed anymore.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Akin Latest to Bolster IP Talent With Boutique Hires From FinneganAs large firms continue to absorb IP boutiques and practices from smaller firms, Akin Gump joined in, hiring two longtime partners from Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner in Washington, D.C.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Former Weil Partner for Johnson & Johnson Joins SkaddenAllison Brown, who has secured big defense wins for Johnson & Johnson, said she has had a busy year but that didn't delay or speed up her move to Skadden.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Outsourcing Is Popular as Ever, but New Nelson Mullins Team Sees Its EvolutionEdward Hansen, who joined Nelson Mullins from Morgan Lewis, said his practice isn't necessarily about outsourcing jobs, but solving problems, especially with technology.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Continues Integration, Adding First Global Marketing ChiefGillian Ward comes on board as CMO about a month after Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner named a global chief people officer, which the firm says is another indicator of its post-merger integration efforts.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
Gibson Dunn Adds Former DOJ Antitrust Appellate Chief Limarzi"After 11 years in the section, it was time to move on," Kristen Limarzi said when asked about the timing of the move.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Counts on Culture—and Training—to Build Lawyers' Business ChopsThe firm prides itself on a entrepreneurial approach, but that doesn't mean young lawyers are expected to learn business development all on their own.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 10, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
As Dentons Goes All-in On U.S. Cities, Can Regional Firms Compete?Dentons wants a presence in mid-market cities all across the U.S. What does that mean for midsize firms in those markets?
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn Corporate Partner Joins White & Case in New YorkMatthew Hurlock has worked with some of the biggest players in private equity. He said that he anticipates many, but perhaps not all, of his existing client base to come with him in the move.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell, Kirkland Lead the Way as M&A Continues Slow Roll Into Q3Global M&A felt a drop in the third quarter. Plus, a roundup of the week's top deals and the firms that landed them.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
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