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 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Adds M&A Partner from Goodwin, Readies for Deal Market TurnaroundIan Engstrand hopes to grow the firm's VC and tech work in Boston and globally.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 30, 2024 | Law.com
Be Likable, Tell the Story Right: Mike Lynch/Autonomy Trial Left As Much Out as Was Allowed InALM reporter Maria Dinzeo covered the Lynch trial and she speaks with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith about the happenings in the courtroom, how the jury reacted to testimony from witnesses on both sides and how several elements that could have impacted the jury's decision were not allowed to be presented to the jury.
By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
August 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Even Private Equity Bows to the Market Power of the NFLThe initial list of six approved investment firms will limit the fresh opportunities for Big Law, but expect more chances for dealmakers to unfold over time.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Marketers Saw Pay Raises, but Workload and Promotion Challenges Remain"We're overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated. We're considered an expense, not an investment," noted one respondent of ALM Intelligence's recent legal marketing survey.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Taking the Lead in PE Activity, Latham, Simpson and Goodwin Top First Half League TablesFor advisers to companies being bought or sold, Latham led all law firms in total round value for all PE stages.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
August 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Former Kirkland PE Partners Reunite at Weil, as NY Firm Seeks More West Coast GrowthWeil looks to grow its PE practice in California as former Kirkland partner Alice Yuan joins her former colleague Tana Ryan in Los Angeles.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Offers Associates 'Managing' Titles. Why Isn't It Catching On?Management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza said Sidley has seen 869 attorneys pass through its Built to Lead development program so far and that the internal reviews were "extremely positive."
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer
After Latham Mandates 4 Days in NY Office in 2025, Other Firms Sticking to 3 Days, For NowGoodwin, Milbank, Schulte and Fried Frank all said their firms were sticking with three days per week and would not change that, at least this year.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Deals Abound, Debt Offerings Soar and Private Equity Firms Start ExercisingDeal work continues its up and to the right trajectory, while work constructing and litigating liability management exercises grows.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
August 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Partner Heads to Paul Hastings, as Firm Plots Growth in Banking, Finance"Our practices are not fully mature. There is room for market share expansion, and we will be looking to make opportunistic hires for high-level talent that will help expand our market share," firm chair Frank Lopez said.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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