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

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September 03, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC's Miller & Chevalier Adds Former SEC International Czar

Paul Leder, who led the SEC's cross-border enforcement efforts, is returning to private practice.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Promotes From Within for New CMO

The promotion moves Wendy Bernero back into the legal marketing C-suite, four years after she left Big Law to form her own consultancy.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Shook Goes Straight to Video in New Social Media Campaign

Tired of reading law firm client alerts and white papers? Shook, Hardy & Bacon hopes you'll watch them instead.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Katten Jumps on Rebranding Bandwagon With New Image, Website

In promoting a shorter name and refreshing other marketing elements, Katten is the latest big firm to bet on a rebranding effort to get clients' attention.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Paul Weiss, Sullivan Cromwell, Linklaters Lead Bayer/Elanco Deal

A bevy of Am Law 200 firms advised on the latest big deals: Elanco bought the animal health division of Bayer AG, VMWare makes two acquisitions, Hasbro buys up eOne and Simply Food gets nutritious.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

August 22, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Weber Gallagher Adds 3 From Post & Schell in Pittsburgh

Four Pittsburgh lawyers and one New York attorney add to the growing midsize Philadelphia firm.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin Creates New Client Development Role, Hiring From Allen & Overy

Goodwin has created a new C-level position to work on client relationships, the LMA announces its 2020 board, the Verrill-Dana firm has a new brand and Bernstein has a new CMO.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

August 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Simpson Thacher Client BlackRock Dives Into Private Equity With Fund Deal

A roundup of the some of the largest deals this past week. BlackRock invests in Authentic Brands, SalesForce continues to buy companies and the Saudi Arabian Oil Co. could be prepping for an IPO.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read