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
February 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Weil Bulks Up PE Practice With Former Willkie PartnerRobert Rizzo works with private equity sponsors on structuring and negotiating deals, SPACs and leveraged buyouts.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
February 04, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How Cravath's Cuomo Investigation Led to Jeff Zucker's Resignation at CNNCravath's work revealed unexpected additional information that led to the longtime CNN president's resignation.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Proskauer Sees Double-Digit Revenue, Profit Gains as Core Industry Sectors ThriveThe firm crossed the $1 billion revenue mark for the second time, driven by sports, media and private credit work.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Former Legal Aid Society Attorney-in-Chief Steven Banks Joins Paul WeissAfter 33 years at The Legal Aid Society and eight with the New York City Department of Social Services, longtime pro bono attorney Steven Banks joined Big Law.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
February 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
No Magic Algorithm: Using Data to Recruit May Be Simpler Than It Seems"Things are moving very quickly, but at some point they will slow down and firms will be able to be more thoughtful, as well they should," one industry watcher said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Hughes Hubbard Lands Former CIA Case OfficerKevin Carroll, who was at Wiggin and Dana, said he hopes much of his existing client base will make the move with him.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Ropes & Gray Snags Former Kirkland Employment Group LeaderRichard Kidd's move continues the talent battle between Ropes and Kirkland.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Citrix Goes Private for $16.5B, but Lethargic Start to Transactions in 2022 ContinuesThe buy of Citrix by Evergreen and Vista is a big shot for private equity, but the slow start continues for deal work.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
January 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The Associate Salary Waiting Game Hinges on Davis Polk and CravathSince Milbank announced associate salary increases last week, several large firms have matched. More have been silent.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: As Stocks Tumble, Deals, SPACs, IPOs SlowWith the notable exception of Microsoft's big buy last week, 2022 is not looking very much like 2021.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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