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
February 11, 2020 | Law.com
Maze Hackers Publish Texas Law Firm's Confidential DataA spate of recent cyberattacks has targeted at least five small law firms in three states.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Why Are More Late-Career Laterals Leaving the Only Firm They've Ever Known?After decades at one firm, lawyers who might once have stayed for life are now on the move in search of new opportunities and a prolonged practice.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
February 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Maze Ransomware Attack Has Hit Small Law Firms in 3 StatesThe 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 HastingsMichael 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 RudnickAfter 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 BacklashSen. 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 AdJason 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 SeriouslyThe 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 HireMeghan 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' EmbraceConsultant 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
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