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Patrick Smith

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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September 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

McDermott Lands 6 Transactions Partners From Several Big Law Firms

The hiring blitz brings new partners in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

September 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer

'The Great Equalizer': Peloton Is Law Firms' Pandemic Obsession

Lawyers can't stop talking about the high-end exercise bike, and some firms are launching Peloton-centered wellness programs. It's more than just a perk or a fad, they say.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

September 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Akin Gump Bulks Up International Trade and White-Collar Practices in 2 Partner Hires

The firm brought on Wilmer Hale's former international group co-chair, and a former SDNY prosecutor.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

September 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Just a Blip or Is Deal Work Beginning to Slow?

Markets across the globe saw sharp declines, and the S&P 500 fell for the second straight week.

By Patrick Smith

9 minute read

September 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cravath Hires Sullivan & Cromwell Tax Group Head

Ronald Creamer Jr. joins Cravath in New York after 29 years at Sullivan & Cromwell.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

September 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers, Business Pros Diverge on Whether 'White Shoe' Label Should Go, Offering Pointed Commentary

An ALM survey found a slim majority in the legal industry favor retaining the term, but breakdowns of the answers show that opinion depends on what your job is.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

September 16, 2021 | National Law Journal

Michael Sussmann Resigns From Perkins Coie Amid Federal Indictment

After the federal indictment on Thursday, Sussman offered his resignation to the firm. They accepted.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

September 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Peckar & Abramson Lands in Boston With 2 Litigators and a New Office

The construction-focused firm enters Boston after the federal government earmarked significant infrastructure dollars for the region, but says it was more motivated by key hires.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

September 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: 12 Billion-Plus Deals Makes for an Unremarkable Week in 2021

In a year where records fall on a monthly basis, a week with 12 big deals seems almost par for the course.

By Patrick Smith

10 minute read

September 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Skadden Lands Former SEC Lawyer, Betting on Increased Enforcement

"There is just a lot more at stake when investors are being offered things that they may not fully understand," Daniel Michael said.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read