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
May 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Continues Lateral Spree, Lands 3 Energy Partners From ShearmanRobert Freedman and Gregory Tan were previously the co-heads of Shearman's project development and finance practice, while Alexandro Padres was the head of the Latin America practice group there.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer
M&A May Be Slower but Big Law Dealmakers Aren't Ready to PanicSeveral M&A partners said they did not expect associate cuts or staffing adjustments with the new level of work.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
May 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Mintz Hires MoFo HR Leader as New Chief Operating OfficerJason McCord said he is bullish on prospects for growth, despite the headwinds this year. "Everybody is a bit concerned about the economy and the rise in inflation," he said.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Pandemic Anxiety Wanes, but Legal Industry's Mental Health Struggles PersistThe data shows the legal industry may be coming to grips with the realities of the pandemic, and even benefiting from things like remote work. But historical triggers associated with law firm structures are still having negative effects.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
May 09, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Weil Continues Washington Expansion With Gibson Dunn Appellate Co-HeadMark Perry, who was at Gibson Dunn for 27 years, will serve as co-head of Weil's appellate practice.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
It Will Take 'More Than Food': Big Law Staff Are Balking at Office MandatesLaw firms are struggling to enforce office attendance policies. Some staffing experts question whether to enforce them at all.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
May 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Takes Shearman CFIUS Head to Expand Practice FocusJohn Beahn is Milbank's first full-time CFIUS partner, as the firm looks to expand its expertise in the area.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: The Biggest Deal News of the Week Is the Lack of Deals for the WeekBillion-dollar deals, SPACs, IPOs and SPAC mergers were all down this week. Again. And April as a whole wasn't great.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
May 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Remote or 'Hybrid Light' in the Office? The Differences Matter to Attorneys and Should to Law Firms"Flexible working" varies greatly from firm to firm and could have a profound impact on which attorneys stay and which go.
By Patrick Smith | Dan Roe
5 minute read
April 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Snags 3-Lawyer Privacy Group From SquireThe group hire in D.C. and Brussels is another sign of continuing demand for data privacy expertise in the U.S. and internationally.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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