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
March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'Power Alley' Practices Push McDermott to New Revenue, Profit HighsThe firm posted double-digit revenue gains as its fast-growing equity tier surpassed $2 million in profits per partner.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
More Executive Moves: New CMO at Baker & Hostetler, Innovation Officer for GoodwinLaw firms' professional tiers are swapping personnel as they gradually assert more influence.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
March 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
With Secondments on the Rise, Do the Costs Outweigh the Benefits?Secondments can do plenty of good for law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, we examine how firms are approaching their arrangements.
By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz
11 minute read
March 05, 2020 | The Recorder
Goodwin Adds Tech Partner Trio, Bulking Up Silicon Beach PresenceNew partners from Perkins Coie, Beats by Dre and Cooley will expand the firm's year-old outpost in Santa Monica.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
March 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Cleary Snags FTC Competition Chief, Big Law Vet Hoffman for Antitrust TeamBruce Hoffman, a former practice leader at Shearman & Sterling and Hunton & Williams who led the FTC's Bureau of Competition, will counsel clients on global antitrust issues and litigation.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
March 02, 2020 | The Recorder
Private Equity Pair Exit Kirkland as Gibson Dunn Seeks Bay Area GrowthAbtin Jalali and Christopher Harding said they were drawn by Gibson Dunn's long-term commitment to its private equity practice in the region.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
March 02, 2020 | The Recorder
At Wilson Sonsini, M&A, Tech and Life Sciences Fuel Big GainsManaging partner Douglas Clark said the firm enjoyed strong client demand in a year when it was also investing heavily for the future.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
March 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Foley & Lardner Snags Dentons IP Group, Practice LeaderEric Sophir, part of a four-lawyer group making the move, was formerly a co-leader of Dentons' IP practice.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
As In-House Counsel Ramp Up Secondment Requests, How Are Firms Responding?Secondments can benefit law firms, but often at great cost. As clients ramp up their requests, how are firms approaching their arrangements?
By Patrick Smith | Phillip Bantz
11 minute read
February 27, 2020 | National Law Journal
Meet the New Generation of DC FixersYoung. Diverse. Digitally adept. How new crisis management leaders are making their mark.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
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