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
July 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings, After Internal Pushback, Clarifies Office Return Stance in Second MemoIn a memo obtained by Law.com, firm leadership said they "received a number of inquiries seeking clarification" after releasing a return-to-work policy.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: First Half League Table Rankings and Lots of IPOsThe first half of 2021 league tables had a few surprises in store. In deals, SPACs, IPOs and SPAC mergers took center stage, even in a week with $8 billion-plus deals.
By Patrick Smith
15 minute read
July 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Quarles & Brady's Client Will Be the NBA Champion in 2021The Milwaukee-based firm has a lot on the line in the NBA Finals.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 08, 2021 | The Recorder
No Baby Steps: Freshfields Watches Its Silicon Valley Office Thrive in Year 1After opening shop during the pandemic, the global firm says its foray into Silicon Valley has gone better than expected, citing interest from clients and attorneys alike in what it is building there.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Life Sciences Co-Head Arrives at White & CaseWhite & Case, in hiring Peter Armenio, said the firm was experiencing "a surge of patent litigation mandates" in life sciences.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
July 07, 2021 | National Law Journal
New Orrick Partner Brings Fresh Perspective in Intersecting Data, Health PracticesThora Johnson spent a quarter-century at Venable before making the move to Orrick, which looks to capitalize on hot industries that play to the firm's strengths.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: The Highest-Ever Deal Value and Volume for a First HalfGlobal M&A topped $2.8 billion in the first two quarters of 2021, with no signs of slowing down, fueled by tech, private equity and, of course, SPACs.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
July 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Fewer Positions, Younger Workers: How Law Firm Staff Changes Are Shaping Up"Firms are checking to see if their return on investment in these roles is still worth it."
By Patrick Smith | Justin Henry
6 minute read
June 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Mintz Says No COVID Vaccination, No Office"Getting the vaccine is free and easy, poses no material risk, and is the least that we can do for ourselves, our families and each other as part of our community obligations," managing partner Bob Bodian said in a memo.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Appoints First Diversity Officer to C-SuiteThe New York stalwart has long been a leader in various elements of the legal profession, but in this instance is following the lead of dozens of other firms.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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