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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November 21, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Virginia Griffith, Director of Business Development at OutsideGC

OutsideGC 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 Singer

Moses 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

November 20, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Chris Correnti, President & CEO & General Counsel AGC America, Inc.

AGC America, Inc. President & CEO & General Counsel Chris Correnti discusses the pressing issues that keep litigation teams up at night and practical strategies to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure successful outcomes.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Weil Practice Leaders Expected to Leave for Paul Weiss, Latham

In a statement, Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp called Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Anish Desai "two of the most accomplished and respected litigators in the country."

By Samson Amore and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Gibson Dunn, V&E, Kirkland Lead Big Energy Deals in Another Strong Week in Transactions

“Energy companies are hopeful that the new administration will be friendlier to the oil and gas industry both from a general regulatory standpoint and with respect to M&A activity,” said Gibson Dunn's Rahul Vashi.

By Patrick Smith

10 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Marc Mandel, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at EXOS

EXOS Senior Vice President & General Counsel Marc Mandel discusses how leading legal departments are harnessing the power of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize their internal resources and reduce reliance on costly outside counsel.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Avery Pollard, Counsel at Verizon

Verizon Counsel Avery Pollard discusses how navigating internal investigation can be a critical test for an organization's legal and compliance program.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

1 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

'The Market Has Changed': Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge

Waiting any longer for a merger, Kramer Levin may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

November 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Why Kramer Levin Decided to Merge

If the firm waited any longer for a merger, it may have been vulnerable to the same fate that other New York-founded firms outside the Am Law 50 have seen.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read

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