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
June 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland's Role Advising 'Repeat Players' Highlights Risk of Business Conflicts in Deals"It's not surprising to me at all that Kirkland has had to confront this," said one corporate law professor. "But usually they spot it early in the process."
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
June 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer
After 20 Years (and 9 Children), a Change at the Top for Goldberg Segalla"This pandemic taught us a lot as a leadership group at the firm, and one of the things it taught me was that I can't continue to carry the full weight of this firm on my shoulders," said founder Richard Cohen.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 08, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss, O'Melveny Latest to Land Restructuring Partners as Firms Shore Up Distress WorkFrom Sidley to Latham, Kirkland, Ropes & Gray and even newcomer Faegre Drinker, firms are playing a furious game of musical chairs with bankruptcy talent.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
June 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
After Bleeding Jobs in April, Legal Industry Sees a Small ReboundThe legal sector added 3,200 jobs in May after losing more than 60,000 since the coronavirus crisis began.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Associate Spotlight: From Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma to Big Law in CaliforniaMari Halbutta says joining Sheppard Mullin will give her the chance to work on issues that matter to her fellow members of the Chickasaw Nation—from Native American law and policy to intellectual property.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Former Schulte Finance Practice Co-Chair Departs for WeilEliot Relles' work includes the restructuring of troubled companies, an area that should see increased demand during the coronavirus crisis.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 28, 2020 | The Recorder
Haynes and Boone to Open SF Office, Launch Health Care Niche With McDermott PairRoger Kuan will lead a new practice focused on precision medicine and digital health.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
May 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Quarles & Brady Adds Data Security Trio, Including Former WeWork, NBC ProThe addition comes as increased remote work across the country means more clients may need help with privacy and security issues.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
SpaceX Set To Blast Off From US Soil With Boost From Big LawSquire Patton Boggs is among a group of law firms whose work on behalf of SpaceX helped lead to today's historic launch.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
7 People, 4 Lawyers, 3 Dogs and Spotty Wi-Fi: In Quarantine With O'Melveny Chairman Brad ButwinAt 63 straight family dinners and counting, the Butwin clan is finding challenges and rewards.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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