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 18, 2022 | National Law Journal
Saul Ewing Executive Board Member, Office Leader Exits for MintzThe veteran litigator will sit on Mintz's Equity Advisory Council.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Weil, A&P, Debevoise, W&C and Jenner Touch $25 Billion Big Grocery MergerBig Law also enjoyed two large energy M&A deals in the last week.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
October 17, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
'You Take A Risk Speaking Out': GCs Discuss Process Behind Social and Political StancesIn-house leaders at a Minority Corporate Counsel Association conference agreed that caution and planning should guide the decision to speak up or not.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Longtime Weil Leveraged Finance Partner Heads to FreshfieldsThe leveraged finance and high-yield markets have had a rough go thus far in 2022, but Freshfields believes the addition of Allison Liff will couple nicely with its existing M&A and private equity work.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'Second-Class Citizen' Treatment of Business Pros Persists in Big Law, Despite Talent StrugglesComplaints are still prevalent about how business professionals are treated differently than attorneys, including through hybrid working arrangements and general respect in the office.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 13, 2022 | National Law Journal
Cravath Inks DC Lease as It Prepares to Launch OfficeThe Wall Street law firm signed a 21,065-square-foot lease at 1601 K St. NW, planning to move in this year.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Marketing Team Exits Cooley for Fried Frank, Highlighting Competitive Landscape for Business ProsThe six-person team departure could make a significant impact, said one marketing expert.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Many Clients Want Virtual Meetings With Their LawyersA new report raises another red flag for full-office return plans.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: S&C Has a Good Week With Q4 Underway as Interest Rates, Ukraine Loom LargeFor others, happy news is hard to find. Nine of the top 10 law firms in Refinitiv's league tables have posted significant declines in their deal work thus far this year.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
October 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
These Five Law Firms Had M&A Boosts, as the Rest of Big Law Slowed DownAmong the top 25 firms by deal value this year, only five firms are in the black.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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