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
January 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Buckley Taps MoFo's Financial Services Litigation Leader to Guide SF OfficeJames McGuire was the co-chair of the financial services litigation practice at Morrison & Foerster, where he had spent his entire 23-year legal career.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Elizabeth Wurtzel, 'Prozac Nation' Author Who Found a Home at Boies Schiller, Dies at 52Publishing three more books, Wurtzel, who was a Yale Law graduate, changed her focus to the legal profession in the mid-2000s.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Skadden Fires Back After Al Sharpton Chides Firm on DiversityAfter Al Sharpton chastised the firm for failing to promote diversity in Delaware, Skadden accused a group linked to the contentious TransPerfect case of using the issue to pursue a "vendetta."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
January 06, 2020 | The Recorder
Snell & Wilmer Gobbles Up West Coast Finance BoutiqueA combination with eight-lawyer Assayag Mauss gives Snell & Wilmer a larger presence in Southern California and two new offices in the Pacific Northwest.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 03, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Keeping Referral Relationships is Key, But Not at the Cost of GrowthMidsize law firms rarely see referral relationships as an impediment to their growth plans. But when they do, expansion is often the priority.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Ups Its Bet on Sports Gaming With Mass. Regulator HireEdward Bedrosian Jr. will leave his post as executive director of the Massachusetts State Gaming Commission to join Orrick later this month.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Elephant in the Room: How Will the 2020 Election Affect Law Firms' Fortunes?Regulatory issues, tax law, China and transactions are top of mind as the presidential election draws near.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer
For Women in Big Law, Holidays Bring Work, Expectations and (Hopefully) Some RestJuggling family and client expectations—and just finding some time to relax—brings extra challenges this time of year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Year In Deals: Some of Our Favorite DealsBy overall deal amounts, 2019 was a bit of a down year when it came to M&A work. But that doesn't mean there weren't some massive and influential deals over the course of the year—or that leading M&A practices didn't find plenty to keep them busy.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
December 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Secondments Put Winston & Strawn Associates at the DA's TableThe firm says its program deploying midlevel associates to work with two big-city prosecutors' offices has been a standout success.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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