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
November 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Leads Big Law in Social Media as More Firms Shun Facebook: ReportNew research from Good2bSocial finds law firms getting savvier with digital marketing, but with plenty still to master.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
November 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Partner, Private Equity Trailblazer Dies at 46Kevin Morris, who spent his entire career at Kirkland, "had a wonderfully calm, unflappable demeanor and gentle, relentless drive to succeed," the firm said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Q&A: Hogan Lovells' Newest Partner on Leaving Latham, Rooting for NYC, and GoopMichael Kuh talks about taking his sports transactions practice to a new firm and how New York's failed Olympics bid helped shape the city.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 06, 2019 | National Law Journal
As DC Rents Rise, Law Firms Downsize but Still DominateWithout the city's ubiquitous law firms, Washington's real estate market would collapse. But the firms' footprints are shrinking.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Nixon Peabody Adds Marketing Chief as More Big Law CMO Vacancies LingerWith law firm CMO searches sometimes extending for more than a year, legal marketing experts say the long vacancies can cause damage.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Sees Increased Demand, Productivity DeclinesDemand for large law firm legal services in the first three quarters of the year was at its highest level since the recession, but costs were up and overall productivity was down, according to a Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Economic Index report.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
November 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Cleary Defector Helped Guide $2B Fitbit Deal for GoogleWhich outside deal lawyers does Google have to thank for its latest acquisition? Strangely enough, it depends on whom you ask.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
November 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Sector Employment Flat as US Adds 128,000 JobsThe latest jobs report shows the legal industry again trailing employment growth in the broader economy.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Shearman Grows CFIUS Practice With DLA Piper Partner HireChanging policy priorities and continued foreign appetite for U.S. investment are keeping CFIUS experts in demand.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: WeWork Drama Spins Off Work to Multiple Big FirmsSimpson Thacher and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had advised WeWork on its now-abandoned IPO.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
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