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 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer
New Nixon Peabody Corporate Chief Bullish on Deal Work Despite Market JittersChristopher Keefe, a 22-year veteran of the firm, said both his practice and the Boston legal scene are primed for growth.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 17, 2019 | Legaltech News
Two US Law Firms Among Banking Malware Victims, DOJ SaysThe hackers were using the GozNym malware, which is designed to capture online banking login credentials. The DOJ's statement did not specify the names of the affected firms.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | Daily Business Review
2 US Law Firms Hacked in International Malware AttackIn all, the GozNym network infected about 41,000 victim computers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firm Identified as Cyber Victim in New Criminal ChargesBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
2 US Law Firms Among Cybercrime Victims, DOJ SaysBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
2 US Law Firms Among Cybercrime Victims, DOJ Says in Pa. ProsecutionBecause they often possess valuable information on a variety of companies and individuals, law offices continue to be a favorite target for hackers.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
John Dowd, Former Trump Lawyer, Registers as Federal LobbyistDowd, who has been keeping a low profile since his time serving the president, is representing a single building industry client.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer
CMOs Keep on the Move, Driven by Demand and Impatient PartnersThe latest in a string of recent marketing and business development moves, Melanie Zaletsky is joining Foley & Lardner from Crowell & Moring in Washington, and Jeff Berardi is leaving K&L Gates.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Women Legal Execs, Entrepreneurs Celebrate New Networking Venture: 'The Fourth Floor'The group's founders got an enthusiastic response at a launch event at Davis Wright Tremaine's New York offices Monday night.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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
2 minute read