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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April 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel's Daniel Cunningham, Finance Pro Who Helped Take on Wall Street, Dies at 69

Once a leading corporate partner at Cravath and Allen & Overy, Cunningham joined Quinn Emanuel a decade ago to help the litigation powerhouse understand how big banks contributed to the financial crisis.

By Patrick Smith

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April 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer

It's Official: Wilmer's John Walsh Running for Colorado US Senate Seat

The former Colorado U.S. attorney, who left Wilmer's partnership last month to mull a run, has formally entered the crowded race. He said it's too soon to say whether he'll return to the firm if his Senate bid fails.

By Patrick Smith

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