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
September 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
How the Past 18 Months Changed Big Law LeadershipRising to a multitude of challenges, Big Law has had an impressive 18 months, as leaders thought more about transparency and community.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
September 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Take Our Survey: Should the Term 'White Shoe' Be Canceled?Several conversations have taken place around the utility of the term in the modern legal environment. What do you think?
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
September 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Biden Taps Jenner & Block's Wolosky to Aid Afghan Evacuee ResettlementThe former ambassador led the Obama administration's efforts to close down Gitmo.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
September 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Back-to-Back: Ropes Lands Laterals From Latham, H&K in Consecutive DaysThe firm added technology partner Kate Withers from Latham & Watkins to its New York office Tuesday and finance partner Gregory Bauer from Holland & Knight to its Chicago office Wednesday.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Big Deals Slide, Despite Record August, Record Year-to-DateRecords continue to fall in 2021, but some signs that the bullish market is slowing.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
September 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why Big Law Cares So Much About the Pershing Square SPAC Suit"I think particularly this is a way to get the SEC to weigh in, which I think would be unwise. And that would be a whole different ball game," one lawyer said.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
September 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
65-Year Skadden Lawyer Barry Garfinkel, a 'Glue to the Past,' Has DiedGarfinkel, the ninth attorney to join Skadden, helped build the firm into a giant and placed emphasis on mentoring younger attorneys.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Former Schulte Banking Regulatory Group Co-Chair Heads to Fried Frank as Lateral Losses MountJoseph Vitale's departure is the third in a week for Schulte, and all three have gone to fellow New York Big Law firms.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
September 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Weil Taps Leading Proskauer L&E Lawyer to Head Employment LitigationJohn Barry was also the co-chairman of Proskauer's noncompete and trade secrets group.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 31, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Partner Departures Continue at Schulte Roth as Another Joins MilbankAndrew Fadale will join Milbank after almost 11 years at Schulte, and at least one more departure is expected.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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