Patrick Smith

July 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Thomas Henry, now co-head of Weil's U.S. real estate practice, has been the lead lawyer on some of the largest commercial real estate transactions in recent years, Weil said.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Law.com

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Holwell Shuster & Goldberg attorneys Scott Danner and Vincent Levy open up about their prevailing trial strategy that helped plaintiffs counsel secure an $81.3 million jury verdict in Washington on behalf of aircraft startup Zunum Aero Inc. in an underlying trade secret dispute with aerospace giant Boeing.

By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith

1 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Steven Matays is the latest transactional hire at Freshfields, as the U.K.-founded firm pushes to gain market share in the U.S.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Leaders of the Wall Street giant detail how they believe their approach to running a law firm—one that is increasingly unique among Big Law elite—is the best path forward for generational success.

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read

June 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

"The issues have become far more complex, the stakes far more significant, and the players far more global and institutional," noted Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp.

By Patrick Smith

9 minute read

June 21, 2024 | Law.com

Tiffani Lee and Kwamina Williford, both of whom hold positions of leadership at Holland & Knight, on the unique challenges they overcame and the guidance necessary to get there.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

June 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Having the right antitrust attorneys in place for merger clearance is increasingly important for law firms and clients.

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read

June 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

"Over the past few years, we have really had incredible growth in the [antitrust and regulatory] practice. Strategically, James [Weingarten] fits in as a first chair. And we do a lot of deal work and M&A, and James helps in those areas as well," noted Milbank's Fiona Schaeffer.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

June 14, 2024 | Law.com

Morrison & Forester's James Brosnahan and Latham & Watkins' Sean Berkowitz discuss how they use their voices as effective professional tools and how, yes, you likely can too.

By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield | Ross Todd

2 minute read

June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Established business professionals are in demand in Big Law, as two of the three recent chief marketing officer hires held the same job at other shops.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read