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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
February 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Legal market "free agency" has only grown during the pandemic era, as isolation and uncertainty frays the bonds many lawyers had with their firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
10 minute read
February 6, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, and some law firms demanding a return to the office, more conflicts are arising in law firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As law firms are pushing lawyers and staff to return to offices, constant stress, triggered by the pandemic and other events, has changed people and the legal workplace.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin's dual moves this month will likely signal how the Am Law 200 will grow this year—forcing out lawyers in currently low-growth areas while prioritizing growth in other practices.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Just after laying off dozens of lawyers and staff, Goodwin added a top regulatory lawyer in D.C. and is about to welcome a large lateral group from Troutman in Philadelphia.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer
"Getting people to come back in the office is continuing to be a challenge," said one Am Law 100 leader. "Do we lay down the law? Or is the cost of doing that not worth the price we will pay?"
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
In interviews with more than a dozen firm leaders, many identified these external factors as some of their top concerns in 2023.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
6 minute read
December 1, 2022 | The American Lawyer
While Skadden became the latest firm whose year-end bonuses were confirmed, few other firms have announced associate bonuses. "They are scared shitless," said one Am Law 25 firm leader about peers.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
November 1, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Some attorneys still point to the difficulty of bringing allegations against rainmaking partners or other top leaders within firms.
By Patrick Smith | Jessie Yount | Jacob Polacheck
6 minute read
October 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
"We are past the point of a nice respite," said Cahill Gordon's Jonathan Schaffzin.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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