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
May 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cravath Advises on More Than $100 Billion in M&A Activity Over Two WeeksThe Wall Street firm advised on deals worth a combined $100 billion in just two weeks.
By Patrick Smith
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May 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
M&A Slowdown? Tell That to CravathThe Wall Street firm advised on deals worth a combined $100 billion in just two weeks.
By Patrick Smith
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May 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Continues Spring Hiring Streak With NY Int'l Arbitration ProJ.P. Duffy is the latest in a string of partner additions since April, after the partnership shrank again last year.
By Patrick Smith
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May 09, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Reed Smith Is on a Spring Hiring TearJ.P. Duffy is the latest in a string of partner additions since April, after the partnership shrank again last year.
By Patrick Smith
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May 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Takes Last US Partner from Kramer Levin's Individual Clients PracticeCheryl Hader is joining Reed Smith's trusts and estates team in New York.
By Patrick Smith
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May 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Adds Tech, Venture Capital Partner in NYCAs 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
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May 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Goodwin Adds NYC Partner From Silicon Valley FirmAs 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 CounselCharles 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
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May 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
King & Spalding Adds 2 Partners to Fast-Growing IP PracticeStephen 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 GrowthThe 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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