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

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August 02, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Schulte Lands Former Holland & Knight M&A Partner From Phila.

Miner was part of Holland & Knight's Philadelphia office, joining the firm shortly after a group of partners from Reed Smith launched that location.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

A Gender Equity Roadblock: Why Most Men Think Law Firms Are Doing All the Right Things

Affinity groups and mentoring programs are good, but only a starting point, women in the industry say.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

July 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Meet Stroock's First-Ever Chief Operating Officer

The firm is in the process of enacting its next five-year plan, and that starts with the onboarding of a legal industry veteran as chief operations officer.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

July 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

There Are More Women Lawyers Than Ever, and They're Not Pleased With Legal Industry Norms

A new survey by the American Bar Association shows a massive disconnect between how men and women feel about their legal careers.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

July 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin Bets on Real Estate Coast-to-Coast With Laterals From Akin Gump, DLA Piper

Goodwin has been actively adding to its real estate practice all year, including new hires in New York and Los Angeles.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

July 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Delta Variant, Vaccine Slowdown Become Central Talking Points in Law Firm Office Return Plans

The cautious optimism that came with the beginning of summer has abated and firms are once again making adjustments based on a moving target.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

July 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: For Aon, Willis Towers Watson and 6 Law Firms, a $30B Merger That Wasn't

The insurance mega-merger is off a month after the U.S. Department of Justice filed suit to block it.

By Patrick Smith

11 minute read

July 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Want to Make DEI Part of Your Firm Fabric? Hire a DEI Pro as COO.

Fish & Richardson recently promoted its chief legal talent and inclusion officer, who previously led diversity efforts at Kirkland & Ellis and Faegre Baker Daniels, to COO.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read