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

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August 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lures Arnold & Porter's Environmental Practice Chair

Brian Israel joins as co-chair of Paul Hastings' environmental litigation practice.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

July 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Parachutes Not Necessary: White & Case Sees All Global Regulatory and White Collar Work as a Home Game

The firm is betting that hiring locally in foreign offices for white-collar and regulatory work can add political, social and economic context to its clients' matters. But of course, the model has risks.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

July 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Lands Investment Management Partner From Simpson Thacher

Davis Polk managing partner Neil Barr said the firm is "planning a material growth initiative" in the firm's asset management platform.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

July 26, 2024 | Law.com

Skadden's Ki Hong on Navigating the 2024 Election Cycle ... Legally

In a conversation with The American Lawyer's Patrick Smith, Skadden's Ki Hong describes how his practice came to fruition, how things have changed in the political climate over the last 20 years, how Harris' entry into the fray creates some confusing donor situations and what changes might make the whole apparatus a bit easier to understand.

By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield

2 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Hires First Chief Innovation Officer in Wilson Sonsini's David Wang

Wang has been on the forefront of technical innovation and is a known and respected commodity in the legal technology community. What will he do at Cooley?

By Patrick Smith | Stephanie Wilkins

6 minute read

July 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Technology Up Front in Latest C-Suite Roles in Big Law

Among nine C-suite moves that Law.com tracked over the past several weeks, four were technology-centric, including for the chief information or innovation officer role.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

July 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bob Bodian Elected to Sixth and Last Term as Mintz Leader

Succession planning will be a firm focus toward the back end of Bodian's last term, he said.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

July 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: What Does Biden's Exit Mean for the Deal Market?

While President Joe Biden's decision to step aside has answered some questions, said Freshfields' Paul Tiger, "it's only raised others—who the nominee now might be, his or her ability to beat Trump, what else might happen?"

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read