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 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Jobs Decline as Broader Professional Services Sector Sees GainsThe latest U.S. jobs report showed the legal sector lagging behind other industries.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 03, 2019 | International Edition
Kirkland Makes Up 16 in London in Bumper Promotions RoundThis is the U.S. firm's largest ever promotions round.
By Hannah Roberts | Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Announces Partner Mega-Class With 141 PromotionsThe firm beat its own prior record for newly minted partners—but partnerships aren't all created equal.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Q&A: How Covington & Burling's Pipeline Fueled a Diverse New Partner ClassThe firm feels it has succeeded in an area where many others find frustrating outcomes.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland's #MeToo Practice Pitch Targets Private Equity, Corporate RiskIt's far from the first big firm to promote a #MeToo-related practice, but Kirkland & Ellis says its take is unique.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Proskauer's Longest Serving Chair Makes Way for New LeaderPartner Steven Ellis has been elected to the firm's top position, effective January 2020, replacing Joseph Leccese after nine years.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer
5 Law Firms Crack Working Mother Top 100 Companies ListBased on the magazine's rankings, Big Law is still trailing the Big Four when it comes to accommodating mothers in the workplace.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel Courts #MeToo Victims, Shareholders With New Practice GroupJohn Quinn says no other major Am Law 100 firm has embraced plaintiffs-side litigation related to sexual harassment and discrimination.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: London Stock Exchange Says No, Chinese E-Commerce Consolidation, WeWork TroubleThe LSE says no to HKEC, while Alibaba consolidates power, Prudential makes an acquisition and WeWork's IPO valuation keeps tumbling.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dentons' Latest Merger Feat: 5 Firms in 1 Day in 'Pan-African' BonanzaThe global megafirm says it seeks to create the first "Pan-African" firm controlled by Africans.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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