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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 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cravath Advises on More Than $100 Billion in M&A Activity Over Two Weeks

The Wall Street firm advised on deals worth a combined $100 billion in just two weeks.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

May 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer

M&A Slowdown? Tell That to Cravath

The Wall Street firm advised on deals worth a combined $100 billion in just two weeks.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

May 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Continues Spring Hiring Streak With NY Int'l Arbitration Pro

J.P. Duffy is the latest in a string of partner additions since April, after the partnership shrank again last year.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reed Smith Is on a Spring Hiring Tear

J.P. Duffy is the latest in a string of partner additions since April, after the partnership shrank again last year.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Takes Last US Partner from Kramer Levin's Individual Clients Practice

Cheryl Hader is joining Reed Smith's trusts and estates team in New York.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin Adds Tech, Venture Capital Partner in NYC

As it competes for startup business on both coasts, Goodwin Procter is adding New York partner Dan Goldberg from Silicon Valley's Gunderson Dettmer.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

May 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Goodwin Adds NYC Partner From Silicon Valley Firm

As it competes for startup business on both coasts, Goodwin Procter is adding New York partner Dan Goldberg from Silicon Valley's Gunderson Dettmer.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

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

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