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
November 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Brownstein Adds Blue Dog Dem Pryor From Venable to Growing AG PracticeThe former attorney general and senator from Arkansas is known for his ability to reach across the aisle. Bipartisan Brownstein is counting on it.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
M&A Dealmakers Concerned About Stimulus and Vaccine Impact—Not Just Election ResultsM&A lawyers weigh in on how the 2020 election results may impact deal flow. But the election is just one concern for future deal activity, according to a new survey.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 30, 2020 | The Recorder
Mintz Ramps Up West Coast Real Estate Practice With 3 New Members in LAThe firm has now added 19 partners in 2020 and is looking to continue strategic growth.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hogan, Pillsbury, Debevoise Push $10B Semiconductor Deal as Consolidation ContinuesThe third $10 billion-plus deal of the last month, and second this week, shows there are big happenings around those little chips.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Business Development Professionals Study Shows Widening Gender Pay Gap, Lack of Clarity on Promotional PathsThe survey, conducted last in 2018, reveals some serious concerns about gender bias, budgets and compensation for those charged with enabling firms to get new clients.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Uncertainty Reigning, Lobbying Revenue Up for Law Firms, Bucking History"Our long-term clients know the adage: If you aren't at the table, you're on the menu."
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 27, 2020 | Law.com
Latham, Skadden Continue to Lead in Semiconductor Space With $35B Merger Between AMD and XilinxThe deal is the second largest in the history of Big Chip and shows AMD's interest in 5G wireless communications moving forward.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Why Law Firm Websites Break BadTaken for granted most of the time, flaws or perceived slights on firm websites can rub clients, other firms and even internal stakeholders the wrong way. But most of that is fixable.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 23, 2020 | National Law Journal
NRA's Claim Against Winston & Strawn Can Move Forward, Judge RulesThe lawsuit was filed after an email allegedly revealed a Winston partner's undisclosed ties to a neutral in an arbitration.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Multibillion-Dollar High Tech, Energy Deals Add to Resurgence of M&A in Q4The deals highlight two early-week, multibillion-dollar deals in the high tech and energy sectors as M&A work continues to grow in the latter part of the year, hoping to course-correct a rocky spring.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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