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
August 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Baseball's 'Pitching Ninja' on Big Law, Spotting Talent and Why the Billable Hour Is for SuckersOver the years, Rob Friedman moved away from the law and closer to baseball.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Skadden, Simpson Thacher Advise on Long-Awaited WeWork IPOThe shared workspace giant reported a loss of $1.62 billion between 2016 and 2018 as part of the filing.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
CBS, Viacom Tap Quartet of Wall Street Firms for Blockbuster ReunionPaul Weiss, Cravath, Shearman and Cleary all landed roles on the long-anticipated deal.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
NY Hire Caps Eight-State Expansion for 'Hybrid' Law FirmAfter adding its first partner in the Northeast this week, Atlanta-based Taylor English Duma says it's finding success with its quasi-virtual firm model.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: More Consolidation Hits the Newspaper BusinessLayoffs are expected after the GateHouse/Gannett merger, Wachtell brokers a massive cybersecurity deal and Fox Corp. gets into the loan business.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
August 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dorsey & Whitney Absorbs Immigration BoutiqueWith these new additions, Dorsey said, its immigration practice group has grown to more than 18 lawyers and legal professionals.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Lands São Paulo M&A, Capital Markets Team From ShearmanThe moves leave Shearman & Sterling with just two lawyers in the Brazilian city.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Shearman Fills Marketing Void With Former Norton Rose CMONora Shearer will take over a post that has been vacant for more than a year.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel Bets on Pot Disputes With Cannabis Litigation PracticeThere's nothing mellow about the country's biggest litigation firm getting into the cannabis business.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
E-Sports Practices Get Boost With Teen's Fortnite WinThe fledgling e-sports bar cheered the media exposure—and the dollars—stirred up by the Fortnite World Cup.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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