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
October 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: WeWork Drama Spins Off Work to Multiple Big FirmsSimpson Thacher and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had advised WeWork on its now-abandoned IPO.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
October 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Rents Rise—and Lease Expirations Loom—for New York Law FirmsAlmost a quarter of the available square footage occupied by law firms in Manhattan is up for renewal between 2021 and 2024, according to CBRE.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer
As More New York Firms Move West, Katten Sticks With MidtownThe firm's second-largest office will have a new home at 50 Rockefeller Plaza in 2022.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Is Lateral Hiring a Diversity Blindspot for Big Law?Law firm recruiter Merle Vaughn has made it her business to recruit minority candidates. But she says she's eager for the day when her niche won't be needed anymore.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Akin Latest to Bolster IP Talent With Boutique Hires From FinneganAs large firms continue to absorb IP boutiques and practices from smaller firms, Akin Gump joined in, hiring two longtime partners from Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner in Washington, D.C.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
October 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Former Weil Partner for Johnson & Johnson Joins SkaddenAllison Brown, who has secured big defense wins for Johnson & Johnson, said she has had a busy year but that didn't delay or speed up her move to Skadden.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Outsourcing Is Popular as Ever, but New Nelson Mullins Team Sees Its EvolutionEdward Hansen, who joined Nelson Mullins from Morgan Lewis, said his practice isn't necessarily about outsourcing jobs, but solving problems, especially with technology.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Continues Integration, Adding First Global Marketing ChiefGillian Ward comes on board as CMO about a month after Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner named a global chief people officer, which the firm says is another indicator of its post-merger integration efforts.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
October 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
Gibson Dunn Adds Former DOJ Antitrust Appellate Chief Limarzi"After 11 years in the section, it was time to move on," Kristen Limarzi said when asked about the timing of the move.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Counts on Culture—and Training—to Build Lawyers' Business ChopsThe firm prides itself on a entrepreneurial approach, but that doesn't mean young lawyers are expected to learn business development all on their own.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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