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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November 15, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak: GCC East Comes to New York

Next Monday and Tuesday, the General Counsel Conference East will crank up at the Marriott Marquis in New York, offering today’s legal leaders insights on growth, innovation and excellence. And Legal Speak will be there.

By Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Hires New C-Suite Officer After Litigation with Ex-COO

Carol Sawdye has Big Law experience from her time as Skadden’s CFO. 

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | International Edition

The New Battleground: Wall Street Law Firms Pursue London Growth

Cravath poached a team from Linklaters while Davis Polk opened a finance practice in London, in a sign of the U.K. market becoming more important for Wall Street firms.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

New Battleground: Wall Street Law Firms Eye London Growth

Cravath poached a team from Linklaters while Davis Polk opened a finance practice in London, in a sign of the U.K. market becoming more important for Wall Street firms.

By Patrick Smith

6 minute read

November 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Simpson, Freshfields, Wachtell Lead Big Deals as SPACs, IPOs Crank Up

Several factors, including interest rate reductions, strong market performance and an incoming U.S. governmental administration with little regard for regulation, are pulling equity markets forward.

By Patrick Smith

11 minute read

November 12, 2024 | Law.com

HSF and Kramer Levin Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin, HSF Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2024 | International Edition

HSF and Kramer Leaders Set Out Merger Timeline, Structure

In their first interview since announcing a transatlantic tie-up, the leaders of both firms spoke to Law.com about the combined firm’s timing, structure and priorities.

By Paul Hodkinson, Krishnan Nair and Patrick Smith

5 minute read

November 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Willkie's Wes Powell Making an Impact With 'Portable' Experience

"The more 360-degree view you acquire when thinking about problems your clients may have, the better it equips you to deal with the next problem," said Powell, a finalist for the The American Lawyer's 2024 Attorney of the Year honor.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read

November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Amid Ripple of Marketing Moves, Paul Hastings Hires 2 Pros From Skadden

The relative scarcity of available candidates who have either done the CMO job previously or have worked their way into being elevated to that role leads to some musical chairs.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read


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