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
July 19, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Debevoise, Cleary Expand San Francisco Space, Seeing Opportunity in City ResurgenceThe New York firms are betting that the tech industry, and the talent necessary to work its matters, are bouncing back in San Francisco.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 19, 2024 | Law.com
John Morgan on Morgan & Morgan, Legal Marketing and What Comes NextIn a recent interview, John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, shared the personal tragedy that inspired his career, how the power of digital marketing helped his firm grow into the largest personal injury firm in the United States and what comes next as he considers retirement.
By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Big Law's New York Offices More Than Doubled Am Law 100 Head Count GainsKirkland saw another boost in Manhattan head count last year, growing by 6% to 842 lawyers and retaining its top spot as the largest firm in the state.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Private Equity-Backed Deals Headline WeekAmid the rise in PE deal activity, Rob Kindler, the global chair of the M&A group at Paul Weiss, said that he has seen market adjustments firsthand.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The 10-Year Plan That Has Willkie Growing Faster Than Any Other Big FirmThe firm's leaders pointed to a strategy for expansion about a decade ago, pinpointing certain markets, practices and large lateral groups.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
July 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Akin Lures Co-Chair of Kasowitz Benson Employment Practices and Litigation GroupLongtime Kasowitz Benson partner Jessica Rosenberg said the expectation is that the majority of her clients will move with her.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Hires BCLP Partner for White-Collar Defense Group in ChicagoRenato Mariotti, who said he is "bringing my team with me," also said he expects most of his clients to make the move with him.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Weil Launches Offices in LA and SF, Recruiting Latham Private Equity PartnersThe full buildout of its new offices will be a combination of some existing Weil personnel from its Silicon Valley office, which it intends to maintain, and other U.S. offices, as well as lateral hires, the firm said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
July 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Latham, Ropes, S&C, Cravath and Simpson Advise on Massive Paramount/Skydance DealThe big entertainment merger, a two-step process that will see the creation of "New Paramount," drew in some of the biggest names in corporate legal work.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
July 03, 2024 | International Edition
Cahill London Faces More Partner Exits as Duo Leaves for ProskauerThe departures would leave Cahill's London office with just two partners.
By Kasvi Sehgal | Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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