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
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Wachtell, S&C, Kirkland Spearhead Pharma Deal, Energy Moves and Hotels UniteWall Street power firms made a big impact on the BMS/Celgene/Amgen deal, consolidation in the energy industry and two big hotel management companies merge
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland & Ellis Lands Diversity Executive From OrrickThe world's richest law firm is the latest to seek professional help on diversity.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | National Law Journal
DC's Miller & Chevalier Adds Former SEC International CzarPaul 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 CMOThe 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 CampaignTired 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, WebsiteIn 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 DealA 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 PittsburghFour 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 & OveryGoodwin 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 DealA 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
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