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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
October 2, 2020 | Legaltech News
Some firms have begun to trade in-house expertise for third-party vendors for certain elements, but the base functions of what the departments do doesn't seem to be going anywhere just yet, experts say.
By Patrick Smith
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September 3, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Several firms said they expect office attendance to be required sometime in 2021, but others said remote work would continue "indefinitely" or until a coronavirus vaccine is in place.
By Christine Simmons | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
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August 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law firms have proven that they can work remotely, but can they train and develop lawyers without creating inequities in their talent pools?
By Patrick Smith
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August 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Three Big Law leaders share their thoughts on how managing during the pandemic is different, and the same.
By Patrick Smith
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July 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
There are long-term savings, firm leaders and experts agree, but the short-term gains are minimal. The real driver is about shaping the law firm for the future.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The addition comes as increased remote work across the country means more clients may need help with privacy and security issues.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 8, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Partner Huhnsik Chung is serving as CEO of SQrBlock Solutions, launching the the wholly owned subsidiary just four months after he joined the firm from Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
April 6, 2020 | The American Lawyer
"The opportunity here is that we can come back with a social fabric that is just as strong if not stronger than it was before," CIO Rick Howell said.
By Patrick Smith
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March 31, 2020 | The Recorder
"The kind of interpersonal communication that people have on a coffee break or in the lunchroom is now gone," said one behavioral scientist who's also a Big Law alum. "Firms are going to have to work to keep their people committed and engaged."
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
February 11, 2020 | Law.com
A spate of recent cyberattacks has targeted at least five small law firms in three states.
By Patrick Smith
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Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS