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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 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

New Nixon Peabody Corporate Chief Bullish on Deal Work Despite Market Jitters

Christopher 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 Says

The 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 Attack

In 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 Charges

Because 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 Says

Because 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. Prosecution

Because 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 Lobbyist

Dowd, 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 Partners

The 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 Weeks

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

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read