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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November 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Management by Fear Is Becoming Ineffective at Law Firms

As young lawyers become more mobile and less motivated by intimidation tactics, more leaders are changing their ways.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: A Big Week for Big Deals, Survey Says Outlook Bright for 2022

Multiple mega-deals were announced last week, and Dykema's annual M&A Outlook Survey says we can expect more in 2022.

By Patrick Smith

15 minute read

November 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Getting More Creative With Digital Marketing, but Some Lack Clear Strategy

Law firms created a glut of content in the pandemic, but too much content, or content that isn't utilized properly, can have a detrimental effect.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Lack of Understanding Hampers Military Veteran Recruitment in Big Law

"As a veteran, you have a sense of responsibility and ownership over your job that is incomparable to things in the civilian world," Skadden associate and Army veteran Vincent Chiappini said.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Stroock Lands Former Perkins Coie Clean Technology Co-Chair Plus Veteran Energy Partner

The firm has now brought on 11 lateral partners in the last year as part of its continuing growth strategy.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

November 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: 2021 Is the Year of the IPO

While big deals and SPACs have eaten up attention, IPO activity has blossomed in 2021 and shows no signs of letting up.

By Patrick Smith

14 minute read

November 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

In a Rare Departure, Cravath Tax Partner Moves to Davis Polk

This is Davis Polk's second lateral partner hire in the last two weeks, and both were tax lawyers.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Skadden Usher Rivian IPO to Expected $60B Valuation

The very well-funded electric vehicle company would be the largest IPO since Uber's $8.1 billion in 2019, and the seventh largest for a U.S. company ever.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read