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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August 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

NY Hire Caps Eight-State Expansion for 'Hybrid' Law Firm

After adding its first partner in the Northeast this week, Atlanta-based Taylor English Duma says it's finding success with its quasi-virtual firm model.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: More Consolidation Hits the Newspaper Business

Layoffs are expected after the GateHouse/Gannett merger, Wachtell brokers a massive cybersecurity deal and Fox Corp. gets into the loan business.

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read

August 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Dorsey & Whitney Absorbs Immigration Boutique

With these new additions, Dorsey said, its immigration practice group has grown to more than 18 lawyers and legal professionals.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

August 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lands São Paulo M&A, Capital Markets Team From Shearman

The moves leave Shearman & Sterling with just two lawyers in the Brazilian city.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Shearman Fills Marketing Void With Former Norton Rose CMO

Nora Shearer will take over a post that has been vacant for more than a year.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Bets on Pot Disputes With Cannabis Litigation Practice

There's nothing mellow about the country's biggest litigation firm getting into the cannabis business.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

August 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

E-Sports Practices Get Boost With Teen's Fortnite Win

The fledgling e-sports bar cheered the media exposure—and the dollars—stirred up by the Fortnite World Cup.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

August 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Refinitiv Changes Hands, Big Takeout, Hemp Is Hot

A bevy of firms have a piece of the action in the London Stock Exchange's $27 billion Refinitiv deal. Plus: Two food delivery giants get even bigger, EssilorLuxottica expands again, and CBD is everywhere.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read