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
May 23, 2019 | National Law Journal
Bruce Spiva Named New DC Office Chief for Perkins CoieSpiva, whose work has included defending the DNC's handling of the 2016 Democratic primary race, is taking over D.C. management from newly promoted firmwide leader William Malley.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 22, 2019 | Law.com
'Happiness' Tips Doled Out to Skadden LawyersYale University professor Laurie Santos, who teaches a wildly popular course on happiness, says that in order to be happy, lawyers need to work at it.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Uber Foe Shannon Liss-Riordan Dials Back Employment Practice for US Senate RunCan the class-action dynamo break Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey's four-decade streak in Congress?
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Veteran Shearman Dealmaker Lands at LathamRobert Katz spent the last 18 years building a significant M&A practice at Shearman & Sterling.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
May 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer
New Nixon Peabody Corporate Chief Bullish on Deal Work Despite Market JittersChristopher Keefe, a 22-year veteran of the firm, said both his practice and the Boston legal scene are primed for growth.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 17, 2019 | Legaltech News
Two US Law Firms Among Banking Malware Victims, DOJ SaysThe hackers were using the GozNym malware, which is designed to capture online banking login credentials. The DOJ's statement did not specify the names of the affected firms.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | Daily Business Review
2 US Law Firms Hacked in International Malware AttackIn all, the GozNym network infected about 41,000 victim computers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firm Identified as Cyber Victim in New Criminal ChargesBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
2 US Law Firms Among Cybercrime Victims, DOJ SaysBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
2 US Law Firms Among Cybercrime Victims, DOJ Says in Pa. ProsecutionBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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