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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November 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Cravath Bumps Up Size of New Partner Class

Seven of the eight new partners are in the firm's corporate department.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Cleary Lands Longtime A&O Derivatives, Structured Finance Partner in New York

The hire has been at A&O for over two decades.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kelley Drye Elects New Chair, Looks to 'Stay as Efficient as We Can'

Incoming firm chair Paul Rosenthal said there were no "serious" merger talks at the moment but the firm always has its share of suitors.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

November 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose, Baker McKenzie Take Top Marks in 2022 Social Law Firm Index

A new wrinkle this year is Twitter, with some law firms already moving away from it.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Latham, S&C Lead $16B Telecom Deal, Big Tech Lays Off Thousands

Deal activity is continuing but trouble could be on the horizon as the technology industry undergoes mass layoffs.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 10, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Too Much and Not Enough: Evolving Workplace Habits Make Office Planning A Challenge For Midsize Firms

There is no all-encompassing solution to return to office and the space that will be needed moving forward, so midsize firms are feeling out what works for them.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer

No Election Day Holiday This Year. Big Law Employees Have a Few Hours for Voting

Dechert, Kirkland, Jenner, Mintz, Cooley and others offered lawyers and staff additional flexibility to take time off for voting. But firms had little appetite for offering the whole day off.

By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney

4 minute read