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
April 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Lands Veteran Kirkland Funds Partner, With Others Expected to Join HimThe firm said some "Kirkland alumni" will be joining Paul Hastings with John Budetti.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
April 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Cadwalader Takes K&S Finance Partner, Says More Lawyers Are Following HimA day after Milbank took a 10-lawyer finance team from King & Spalding, more lawyers from the same practice are leaving, as partner Ryan McNaughton and others head to Cadwalader.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
April 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Cadwalader Makes Cuts in Associate and Business Professional RanksSources familiar with the moves said the cuts in business professionals addressed business and efficiency needs while the attorney cuts followed the firm's annual review process.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
April 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
A Step Back, But Still Ahead? An Analysis of The 2023 Am Law 100While 2022 was a return to reality, 2023 may be the real challenge.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
April 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Milbank Lures 10-Lawyer Group From King & Spalding, Including Structured Finance Practice HeadThe New York firm said it sees an opportunity for the team to collaborate with other practice groups.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
April 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Shearman's Energy Innovation Head Exits for WeilOmar Samji said his move to Weil was facilitated by what's going on in the energy industry and wanting to be part of a "growing team" to take advantage of practice opportunities.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
April 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Even with Profitability 'Squeeze,' Perkins Coie Sees Modest Revenue GrowthThe firm's layoffs in February followed a financial year in which PEP fell 8.5%.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
April 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Schulte Rides Private Capital Work to 8% Revenue Growth as PEP Takes Slight DipThe firm's two largest practices, investment management and litigation, were up 17% and 25%, respectively, Schulte said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
April 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Latham Partner Advising Hunter Biden Leaves for NY Litigation BoutiqueChris Clark, who represents Hunter Biden in a federal tax investigation, is joining white-collar litigation boutique Clark Smith Villazor.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
April 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer
After Two 'Boom Years,' White & Case Sees Drop in Revenue and ProfitsProfits per equity partner sank 20.2% to $2.8 million, but firm chair Hugh Verrier said he anticipates a "big bounce-back year."
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
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