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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October 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Former Weil Partner for Johnson & Johnson Joins Skadden

Allison Brown, who has secured big defense wins for Johnson & Johnson, said she has had a busy year but that didn't delay or speed up her move to Skadden.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

October 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Outsourcing Is Popular as Ever, but New Nelson Mullins Team Sees Its Evolution

Edward Hansen, who joined Nelson Mullins from Morgan Lewis, said his practice isn't necessarily about outsourcing jobs, but solving problems, especially with technology.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

October 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Continues Integration, Adding First Global Marketing Chief

Gillian Ward comes on board as CMO about a month after Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner named a global chief people officer, which the firm says is another indicator of its post-merger integration efforts.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

October 15, 2019 | National Law Journal

Gibson Dunn Adds Former DOJ Antitrust Appellate Chief Limarzi

"After 11 years in the section, it was time to move on," Kristen Limarzi said when asked about the timing of the move.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

October 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Cooley Counts on Culture—and Training—to Build Lawyers' Business Chops

The firm prides itself on a entrepreneurial approach, but that doesn't mean young lawyers are expected to learn business development all on their own.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

October 10, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

As Dentons Goes All-in On U.S. Cities, Can Regional Firms Compete?

Dentons wants a presence in mid-market cities all across the U.S. What does that mean for midsize firms in those markets?

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

October 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Corporate Partner Joins White & Case in New York

Matthew Hurlock has worked with some of the biggest players in private equity. He said that he anticipates many, but perhaps not all, of his existing client base to come with him in the move.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read