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
December 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Hires Former Simpson Thacher Emerging Growth Companies Practice HeadCooley's second partner lateral in eight days looks to fortify its public companies practice.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: IPOs Give Way to SPACs for Another WeekSPACs continue to be a preferred method for going public in 2021.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
December 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
For Paralegals, Pay and Hours Vary Widely by Region, Practice AreaA survey by ALM Intelligence and IPMA reviewed salaries, attrition rates and other data to help firms benchmark their pay and benefits for paralegals and support professionals.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Not Lifestyle Firms: Why Some Small Firms Go Big on BonusesOne boutique co-founder says, "there is no reason they should have to take a pay cut to be here."
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Lands Three IP Attorneys From Hogan Lovells, Jones DayThe firm has added several batches of lateral partners in 2021.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: A Big Week for SPACs and SPAC MergersThere were 14 new SPACs in an otherwise slow week for M&A as the year winds down.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Adopts Modified Lockstep Compensation SystemAfter close to 50 years of a pure lockstep compensation system, an internal memo says the firm is making the change to advance its strategy.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Matches Cravath and Adds 20% 'Special Bonus'Several firms have already matched Cravath, this year's first mover, but some were waiting to see if another elite firm would do even more.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Freshfields Lands Longtime Wilmer CMO as New CMBDOKatherine D'Urso, based in New York, will lead the firm's global marketing and business development efforts.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Adds Former Federal Prosecutor in ChicagoThe Chicago office has grown quickly since opening earlier this year.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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