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
October 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Senior Associates Are a Hot Commodity. Orrick Is Lending Out 5 of Them for the Next 3 Years."We wanted to do more than write a check," Mitch Zuklie, chairman and CEO of Orrick, said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Unseen Obstacles May Limit Productivity as Law Firms Return to Offices"You lose some of that 'crank it out' ability you had at home," one law firm business professional said.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Former US Ambassador to Thailand Returns to Sullivan & CromwellMichael George DeSombre had been at the firm for 25 prior to taking the ambassadorship in January 2020.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Winning the War for Talent Will Take More Than MoneyThe lateral market remains competitive, but firms can't rely on compensation alone to get and keep the best and brightest.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 18, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Paul Hastings Lands Former Willkie Finance Practice Vice ChairJeffrey Goldfarb was at his former firm for over 16 years prior to making the move.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: A Slower Week for Deals, but More Expected Through Year-EndJust five combinations cracked the $1 billion mark this week.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
October 18, 2021 | Delaware Law Weekly
Former Chancellor of Delaware Court of Chancery Lands at Paul WeissAndre Bouchard joins the firm as a partner in the litigation department resident in Wilmington.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Burnout Is Going to Cause a Wave of Turnover Among Law Firm LeadersThe size of law firms and increased demands are likely to shorten the tenure of law firm leaders. What can firms do to stabilize things at the top?
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
8 minute read
October 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cleary, Orrick Face $310M Legal Malpractice Suit Over Acquisition ContractThe action stems from the use of the word "buyers" in a 2014 contract. Both firms say the suit lacks merit.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Rise of Industry Specialists in M&A Forces Dealmakers to Pick an IdentityWhen clients are approaching a transformative deal, they want their lawyers to know the business well.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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