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 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, LathamIn 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 EXOSEXOS 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 VerizonVerizon 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 MergeWaiting 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 MergeIf 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
November 15, 2024 | Law.com
Legal Speak: GCC East Comes to New YorkNext 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-COOCarol Sawdye has Big Law experience from her time as Skadden’s CFO.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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