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 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
8 Firms Have Announced High-Level Diversity Positions in the Last Month. How Should We Feel About That?The events of the summer and a refocus on diversity issues in law firms have spurred change in the C-suite, but not everyone is convinced it is enough to counter a lingering and complicated issue. Others think it is just window dressing.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 12, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Why Midsize Firms Are Less Likely to Eat Their Young In A CrisisMidsize firms, even with less room for error, may be in a better position to keep their associates busy and learning than their larger counterparts.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How to Handle an Administration Change ... at a Law FirmWhile the person taking charge is of course paramount, a lot of other changes happen when power transitions, and it isn't always smooth.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How Firms Bulked Up Their Digital Marketing Strategies During the PandemicAs expected, the pandemic brought an increase in law firms' use of and reliance on digital marketing and social media, and they are getting better at it.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
What a Biden Administration Means for Big LawChange in Washington tends to create legal work. But which areas stand to benefit the most?
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
November 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Cozen Keeps Laterals Coming, Non-Election Action in DCA slower week for laterals, there was still some non-election related news coming out of D.C. and a couple of higher-profile hires by litigation funder Validity.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Katten Parts Ways With Attorneys, Brings Back Some Furloughed StaffCiting future planning as the main driver, the firm will separate from some of its furloughed staff and an undisclosed number of attorneys.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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
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