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
July 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The 10-Year Plan That Has Willkie Growing Faster Than Any Other Big FirmThe firm's leaders pointed to a strategy for expansion about a decade ago, pinpointing certain markets, practices and large lateral groups.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
July 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Akin Lures Co-Chair of Kasowitz Benson Employment Practices and Litigation GroupLongtime Kasowitz Benson partner Jessica Rosenberg said the expectation is that the majority of her clients will move with her.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Hires BCLP Partner for White-Collar Defense Group in ChicagoRenato Mariotti, who said he is "bringing my team with me," also said he expects most of his clients to make the move with him.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil Launches Offices in LA and SF, Recruiting Latham Private Equity PartnersThe full buildout of its new offices will be a combination of some existing Weil personnel from its Silicon Valley office, which it intends to maintain, and other U.S. offices, as well as lateral hires, the firm said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
July 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Latham, Ropes, S&C, Cravath and Simpson Advise on Massive Paramount/Skydance DealThe big entertainment merger, a two-step process that will see the creation of "New Paramount," drew in some of the biggest names in corporate legal work.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 03, 2024 | International Edition
Cahill London Faces More Partner Exits as Duo Leaves for ProskauerThe departures would leave Cahill's London office with just two partners.
By Kasvi Sehgal | Patrick Smith
2 minute read
July 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil, Seeking to Expand Private Funds Group, Adds Mayer Brown PartnerWeil's Michael Aiello said the firm is "strategically expanding our private funds practice" and Kristine Koren's arrival "adds new depth to our capabilities."
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: As Deal Value Climbed in First Half, Skadden, Latham and Kirkland Top M&A Deal Value RankingsThe top-ranked law firms in M&A have handled bigger deals in the first half of 2024, with Skadden, Kirkland, Latham and Paul Weiss all crossing the $200 billion mark in total deal value.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
July 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Few Big Law Firms With Single-Tier Partnerships Are Left. They Aren't Talking About It.Some law firms with a single-tier partnership structure say they aren't moving away from it, at least for now. Still, many single-tier firms don't want to openly discuss their structure.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Lands White & Case Partner to Co-Head Infrastructure Finance PracticeDavis Polk said its infrastructure practice is a "strategic priority," with Elena Millerman representing a "significant addition in the continued buildout" of the team.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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