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
November 26, 2024 | International Edition
Weil Promotes 18 to Partner, Largest Class Since 2021The firm stuck to a roughly 50/50 split between New York and other offices. Two of the new partners are based in London.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil Advances 18 to Partner, Largest Class Since 2021The firm stuck to a roughly 50/50 split between New York and other offices.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: What Dealmakers Are Thankful For in 2024"I am thankful that private equity is constantly evolving and changing but always challenging,” Kirkland & Ellis private equity partner Michael Weisser said.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
November 25, 2024 | International Edition
Weil US Partner Exits Raise Questions About Future Firm LeadershipElizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Ray Schrock, both among Weil’s top 10 rainmakers with significant books of business, were unwelcome departures, sources say. Weiswasser in particular was seen as a potential future leader of Weil.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil Partner Exits Raise Questions About Future Firm LeadershipElizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Ray Schrock, both among Weil’s top 10 rainmakers with significant books of business, were unwelcome departures, sources say. Weiswasser in particular was seen as a potential future leader of Weil.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
November 22, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Match Group's Katie Dugan & Herrick's Carol GoodmanMatch Group VP of Global Labor & Employment Katie Dugan and Herrick Partner, Employment Chair and Litigation Co-Chair Carol Goodman discuss the legal landscape surrounding pay equity, as well as the evolving demands from the workforce.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
2 minute read
November 22, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Eric Wall, Executive VP, SylloSyllo Executive VP Eric Wall discusses barriers to the adoption of artifical intelligence, or AI, by litigation counsel and how those barriers can be overcome.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
1 minute read
November 21, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Virginia Griffith, Director of Business Development at OutsideGCOutsideGC Director of Business Development Virginia Griffith discusses practical strategies for managing outside counsel costs while maintaining high-quality legal services.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
1 minute read
November 21, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Bill Tanenbaum, Partner & Chair, AI & Data Law Practice Group at Moses SingerMoses Singer Partner and AI & Data Law Practice Group Chair Bill Tanenbaum discusses the knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate AI adoption within their organizations.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
2 minute read
November 20, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Julie Cantor, Associate General Counsel at Studs, Inc.Studs, Inc. Associate General Counsel Julie Cantor discusses the strategies and insights needed to structure privacy programs that not only comply with legal mandates but also deliver measurable outcomes.
By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
1 minute read
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