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
November 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Even Big Law Takes Some Time Off for ThanksgivingThe American Lawyer caught up with some high-profile attorneys to see if they would be working through the holiday or taking some much needed time off. Fortunately, it is mostly the latter.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Signals M&A Ambitions With New Global Chair RolePartner and firm vice chairman Stuart Cable, who was named to the newly created position Monday, said it sends a message about the firm's commitment to the practice and to its clients.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Firms Feast on Pre-Thanksgiving M&A Deals in Finance, Luxury, Pharma SectorsIn a big day for M&A, Sullivan & Cromwell, Skadden, Paul Weiss, Allen & Overy, Davis Polk and Wachtell took roles advising on three deals totaling over $50 billion.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Saudi Aramco's IPO WhiplashMoving targets and shifting Saudi politics have kept White & Case and Latham & Watkins—not to mention investors—on their toes.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
November 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Skadden, Latham Take Lead in PayPal's Largest Ever AcquisitionThe two Tech Deal Department of the Year finalists landed roles advising PayPal and Honey Science Corp. as PayPal moves into the consumer deal-finding space.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Seyfarth Takes On New Moniker, New LookSeyfarth Shaw—just call it Seyfarth—is the latest firm to update its image and streamline its shingle as the Am Law 100 rebranding craze continues.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 20, 2019 | National Law Journal
Pompeo Turns to Quinn Emanuel's Bill Burck in Impeachment ProbeBurck, whose Trump administration clients have also included Donald McGahn and Steve Bannon, is already representing senior NSC lawyer John Eisenberg in the House impeachment inquiry.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Leads Big Law in Social Media as More Firms Shun Facebook: ReportNew research from Good2bSocial finds law firms getting savvier with digital marketing, but with plenty still to master.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
November 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Partner, Private Equity Trailblazer Dies at 46Kevin Morris, who spent his entire career at Kirkland, "had a wonderfully calm, unflappable demeanor and gentle, relentless drive to succeed," the firm said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Q&A: Hogan Lovells' Newest Partner on Leaving Latham, Rooting for NYC, and GoopMichael Kuh talks about taking his sports transactions practice to a new firm and how New York's failed Olympics bid helped shape the city.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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