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 03, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak: Aaron Sorkin This Is Not - Trump Trial with Emily Saul (Part 1)Patrick Smith interview's ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul as she details the happenings of the first Trump criminal trial from inside the courtroom in Lower Manhattan.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
May 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Takes Paul Hastings' Former Co-Head of Global Finance in LondonIn a statement about Luke McDougall's exit, Paul Hastings expressed confidence in the London office and across the firm generally, citing an uptick in work so far in 2024.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher Plans Boston Office, Hires Skadden Funds PartnerThe New York law firm is the third Am Law 100 law firm to announce a Boston location in the last eight days.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice LeadersThe combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.
By Patrick Smith | Jack Womack
8 minute read
April 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Kirkland and Latham Pull Double Duty as PE Deals FlowPrivate equity deals appear to be making a comeback this year.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
April 29, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: John Albright, Chief Legal Officer, Hub International LLCLast week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
April 29, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Mike Andolina, Partner, White & CaseLast week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
April 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'A Legend': Paul Weiss Partner Michael Gertzman Dies at 60Michael E. Gertzman was twice elected chair of the litigation practice and served on Paul Weiss' management and compensation committees.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
April 24, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Carolyn Burbrink, Uber Director of Volume Mobility Safety and Insurance LitigationLast week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith
1 minute read
April 24, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Vaishali Rao, Hinshaw & Culbertson PartnerLast week, Legal Speak spoke live on location at the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024 in Chicago with professionals across the legal industry about key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis, do more with fewer resources, and more.
By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith
1 minute read
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