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
September 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal
In Latest SEC Exit, NY Regional Acting Director Heads to SidleyThe SEC attorney churn continues, with Lara Shalov Mehraban moving to Sidley Austin. For its part, Sidley said it has an "immediate business need" to add the lawyer.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Fried Frank, Dechert, McDermott, Ropes, Skadden All Touch $8B CVS/Signify Deal as M&A Ramps UpM&A is getting back to work with several large deals, feeding work to a bevy of big firms.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Former King & Spalding Restructuring Head Lands at CadwaladerMichael Rupe will take on a leadership role at his new firm as Cadwalader continues to invest in private credit and special situation work.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Barnes & Thornburg Opens in Philly, New Jersey With Faegre Drinker Life Sciences GroupThe six-lawyer group, which includes four partners, gives the firm a presence in two markets paramount to the life sciences industry.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Increasingly Turns to Alumni Networks for Business and Talent OpportunitiesSavvy law firms are investing in alumni programs, including spending time and money on meet-up events, apps and newsletters.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'No Consequences': Sexual Harassment Persists in Law Firm CultureIn the era of remote work, other forms of harassment, such as bullying and inappropriate comments, may have actually flourished.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Skadden, Kirkland Help Usher in First-of-Kind $30B Chip Facility DealIt's been another slow week in deal volume, but Intel and Brookfield's partnership over chips and OpenText's buy of Micro Focus were big highlights.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
August 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'Fair Doesn't Necessarily Mean Equal': Retirement Rules Create Partnership ConflictsMore law firms have moved away from mandatory retirement policies, but the issue still has thorns.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
August 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Freshfields Inks 15-Year Lease in ManhattanThe firm's 180,000 square-foot lease, starting in 2024, is a step up in real estate from the firm's current Midtown location.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Takes Two Veteran Litigators From Winston & StrawnThe additions, including a Winston practice leader, come amid shifting demand in law firm litigation practices.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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