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
January 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: M&A Has a Slow Start Following Record 2021While dealmakers expect another strong year, 2021 may be hard to match.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Omicron Exacerbates Cultural Divides Within Law FirmsIt has become impossible to please everyone as another COVID wave causes leaders to reconsider their plans.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 05, 2022 | The American Lawyer
These Firms Dominated 2021 M&A League TablesIn a banner year for M&A across the board, the top firms in deal value and volume included the usual suspects, with some shuffling of leaders.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer
2022 Could Be Another Monumental Year for DealmakersHeadwinds await, but conditions are right for another year of $5 trillion in deals.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer
What We Learned About Law Firm Culture in 2021Training talent, fostering connection, quelling anxieties and justifying the commute were all top-of-mind for firm leaders in 2021.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
December 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why M&A Activity Soared to New Heights in 2021According to financial data company Refinitiv, global M&A deal value hit $5.2 trillion by the end of November.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
December 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Special Synergy Between Transactions and Litigation Is Elevating Elite FirmsFor some of the country's top law firms, a healthy relationship between transactional and litigation practices creates a virtuous cycle of success.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Hires Former FTC Assistant Director as Antitrust Work AboundsDaniel Zach joins a short list of outside lateral partners to join Cravath this year.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
December 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Rushing to Meet Client Demands, Law Firms Risk Alienating Diverse Lawyers"The emotional stress of being the only one, due to lack of community, is real," one industry consultant said.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Pushes Return Date to Mid-March Amid Uncertainty Over Omicron VariantMany firms have yet to set an official date for getting back to the office, while others have delayed until next year.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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