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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 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Chris Davis, formerly acting CFO at Goodwin Procter, started at Paul Hastings this month. The firm had previously planned to hire Jonathan O'Brien before he was sued by Proskauer over allegations of stealing trade secrets.
By Justin Henry | Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Speaking shortly after the firm's layoffs, chair Robert Insolia said Goodwin's size is now appropriate for the amount of work it has, and the firm remains committed to long-term growth over short-term results.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Mark Foster is Skadden's first lateral partner hire of 2023, highlighting the law firm's focus on securities litigation, especially in Northern California.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
John O'Neil, who heads Kirkland's investment funds group, said the firm "couldn't be more bullish on the future growth potential for this industry."
By Patrick Smith
4 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 Recorder
The group will operate out of the firm's Washington, D.C., office while also spending time in New York and on the West Coast as the need arises.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 25, 2023 | The Recorder
"This is standard operating procedure for any for-profit enterprise," Bruce MacEwan, president of legal consulting firm Adam Smith, Esq., said. "It's pretty hard to argue that healthcare is not a growth industry and on the other hand, you have tech companies like Google, Amazon and others that are over capacity."
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
January 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
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
November 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The firm's C-suite and administrative departures demonstrate a common challenge for law firms undergoing leadership changes.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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