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
May 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Another Record for SPACs, Big Deal in Big Energy and IPOs Keep PoppingWhile the new SPAC flow has dwindled, the efforts of the first few months of the year still brought new records in volume and value for the vehicle.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
May 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
7 People, 4 Lawyers, 3 Dogs and (Slightly Better) Wi-Fi: 14 Months and Counting at O'Melveny Chair Brad Butwin's Full HouseAfter more than a year in the Butwin bubble, the law firm chair shares lessons learned, and the joys and pains of being around a lot of family all the time.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
May 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The 2021 Diversity Scorecard: The Legal Industry's Slow March Continued Amid Racial Justice ProtestsAs a wave of attention on racial and social justice issues spread through the country and the world, law firms managed to make progress on diversity despite the pandemic.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
May 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Akerman Adds Legal Marketing Veteran, Former Litigator to C-Suite Role With Client FocusJones, based in Austin, has nearly two decades of legal marketing experience spread over several firms.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: AT&T and Discovery Announce $43B Deal, A-Rod Buys T-Wolves, and Lots of IPOsThe year's largest deal so far was announced this week, and the record-setting number of IPOs keeps getting bigger.
By Patrick Smith
14 minute read
May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Reports Say Covington Paid Settlement to Moonves Over Alleged Breach of ConfidentialityThe revelation comes on the heels of Moonves dropping his pursuit of a $120 million severance package from CBS.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
When Strategizing Based on Peers, Many Law Firms Need a 'Sanity Check'Hope isn't a plan, but even a plan won't get firms where they aspire to be unless they can take hard truths and an outsider's perspective.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
May 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
As Lawyers Prepare for Office Returns, This Day Care for Big Law's Children Is Back OpenThe Hope Street Facility in downtown Los Angeles is sponsored by Munger, Tolles & Olson, and is a go-to for lawyers at Latham & Watkins and Goodwin Procter as well.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Wellness Companies Saw Women's Spend Explode During the Pandemic. So Goodwin Procter Is Looking to Make ConnectionsGoodwin is housing various specialties under one roof for the first time, aiming to guide the expanding women's health and wellness market and help clients network with each other.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
May 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: SPAC Mergers, Energy Deals Power Another Strong Week as 2021 Sets IPO RecordEnergy sector activity continues, and more companies are going public.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
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