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Patrick Smith

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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October 04, 2024 | Law.com

Cravath's Len Teti on the Human Side of Tax Law

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Cravath, Swaine & Moore tax partner Len Teti discusses the firm's only podcast, "On Tax", which he hosts. Teti has now been doing the show for eight 'seasons', and the podcast has been a hit. Here, Teti explains its genesis, why he does it on top of his practice and why he feels it is an effective recruiting tool for the firm.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Earamichia Brown

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Megan Ryan

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

October 02, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Nicole Gill

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

October 02, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Liz Lugones

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Former Wachtell Partner Heads to Debevoise, as Am Law 50 Hiring Keeps Up

Debevoise is one of the latest law firms to add transactional talent, as deal value rises from 2023 and interest rates get cut.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Apollo Partner and Former GC Moves to Paul Weiss

The lateral move is another sign of Paul Weiss' close business ties with the private equity giant.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

September 30, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Carolyn Burbrink

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 30, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Michelle Perrin-Steinberg

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Are Only 'A Handful' of Law Firms Positioned Well After Citi-Apollo Partnership?

"Syndicated option or private credit, you need a firm that can handle either in every iteration," said one dealmaker.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read