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
May 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Big Week in Deals as Creative Dealmaking Merges With More Activity"Each of our clients is getting more inbound phone calls from firms looking to work with them than they did three or four years ago," noted Ben Beerle, a corporate partner with Cooley who handles mergers and acquisitions.
By Patrick Smith
11 minute read
May 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Mission Critical': Big Law Firms Prioritize Right C-Suite TalentSeveral C-suite roles were filled in the last few months amid high demand for the right talent in firms' business ranks.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 17, 2024 | Law.com
Morgan & Morgan Class Action Attorneys Detail Pathway to Success Within Cybersecurity and Data Privacy PracticeIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Florida class action attorneys Jean Martin and John Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan in Tampa open up about how they have leveraged their nearly 60 years of combined legal experience to help build their firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice.
By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith | Lisa Willis
1 minute read
May 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Debevoise Lands Clifford Chance US Antitrust HeadTim Cornell had been at Clifford Chance for more than 14 years, 11 of which he served as U.S. head of antitrust.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 15, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak's "Sidebar with Saul" Part II: GOP Pols Push Misinformation, Cohen Keeps it TogetherALM litigation reporter Emily Saul gets us up to date on the happenings at the first Trump criminal trial, including reaction to testimony from Michael Cohen and the bizarre behavior of several Republican politicians.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 15, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak's 'Sidebar with Saul' Part II: GOP Pols Push Misinformation, Cohen Keeps It TogetherALM litigation reporter Emily Saul gets us up to date on the happenings at the first Trump criminal trial, including reaction to testimony from Michael Cohen and the bizarre behavior of several Republican politicians.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Funds New Litigation Center to Combat Hate-Driven ViolenceThe new center, designed to bring impact litigation to combat hate-driven violence, is looking to leverage the firm's litigation power while partnering with civil rights groups.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Sullivan & Cromwell Lands 2 Skadden M&A Partners in Silicon ValleySkadden's Mike Ringler and Peter Jones will join S&C in California in a move featuring two firms that don't often play in the lateral market.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Perkins Coie Launching in London, Hiring Former White & Case PE LeaderIan Bagshaw, who will lead a team of six, said there's an opening in the London market for Perkins' focus on tech and the midmarket.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Skadden, Latham, Paul Hastings and Several Others Land on Squarespace DealMeanwhile, caution by the Federal Reserve in lowering interest rates is affecting deal optimism.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
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