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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April 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Can Evergreen Practices in Big Law Balance Out the Slump in M&A Work?

"Firms that will manage this better have built what I think of as evergreen practices and counter-cyclical practices," said consultant Kent Zimmermann.

By Patrick Smith

8 minute read

April 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Ramping Up Antitrust Hiring, Milbank Adds Gibson Dunn Litigator and DOJ Attorney

Milbank said it is growing its antitrust bench in response to an environment ripe with work for the foreseeable future.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

April 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Gaining Market Share, Paul Hastings Grows 6% in Revenue

The firm's average PEP rose 4%, surpassing those of several elite New York law firms.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

April 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Cravath's Head of Bank Regulatory Practice Exits for Davis Polk

David Portilla has worked on several larger M&A deals over the years.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

April 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Associate's Slide Highlights 'Reinforcement of Culture' Doesn't Only Come From Top

The slide by a Paul Hastings associate demonstrates how tone, culture and expectations can be set throughout the law firm—not just by those sitting in the executive ranks.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read