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Patrick Smith

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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May 07, 2019 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Snaps Up Former FDIC General Counsel

Charles Yi, a veteran of the military, Wachtell, Wilmer, the Treasury Department and both houses of Congress, is joining Arnold & Porter's financial services and legislative and public policy practices as a partner.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer

King & Spalding Adds 2 Partners to Fast-Growing IP Practice

Stephen Baskin, who was Mayer Brown's former IP practice leader in Washington, and Dara Kurlancheek have become partners at King & Spalding, following a wave of other laterals in the firm's IP group.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Legal Industry Is Left Out as Economists Cheer US Jobs Growth

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected last month, but those who make their living in law saw declines.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

May 03, 2019 | Legaltech News

Kirkland E-Discovery Co-Chair Christine Payne Leaves for Redgrave

Christine Payne joins e-discovery boutique Redgrave LLP as a partner during a time of expansion for the firm, which has also recently added Adam Cohen and Karin Jenson.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Partner Leaves Kirkland for E-Discovery Boutique Redgrave

Litigation partner Christine Payne had been co-chair of the e-discovery committee at top-grossing Kirkland & Ellis.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 02, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Kirkland Litigator Leaves for E-Discovery Boutique Redgrave

Litigation partner Christine Payne had been co-chair of the e-discovery committee at top-grossing Kirkland & Ellis.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Who's Getting Left Out as Law Firms Race to Rebrand?

It's natural that law firms overhaul their image to win and keep clients. But experts say recruiting and retaining talent should be key considerations too.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | The Recorder

Hogan Lovells Adds Ex-Federal Prosecutor, SEC Enforcer in LA

Ann Kim spent more than a decade at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

April 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Perkins Coie Hires Greenberg Traurig Vet as Chief Talent Officer

Seattle-based Perkins Coie joins a parade of firms creating C-suite talent management roles.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

April 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

MoFo Beefs Up New Boston Office With Foley & Lardner Pair

Todd Boudreau, who chaired Foley & Lardner's private funds and buyout practice, is joining MoFo's 2-month-old office along with Matthew Karlyn.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read