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 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Counts on Culture—and Training—to Build Lawyers' Business ChopsThe firm prides itself on a entrepreneurial approach, but that doesn't mean young lawyers are expected to learn business development all on their own.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 10, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
As Dentons Goes All-in On U.S. Cities, Can Regional Firms Compete?Dentons wants a presence in mid-market cities all across the U.S. What does that mean for midsize firms in those markets?
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn Corporate Partner Joins White & Case in New YorkMatthew Hurlock has worked with some of the biggest players in private equity. He said that he anticipates many, but perhaps not all, of his existing client base to come with him in the move.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell, Kirkland Lead the Way as M&A Continues Slow Roll Into Q3Global M&A felt a drop in the third quarter. Plus, a roundup of the week's top deals and the firms that landed them.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
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
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