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
December 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Restructuring Leader Moves Back to WeilSunny Singh returns to co-chair Weil’s restructuring department after the departure of Ray Schrock.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 13, 2024 | International Edition
Which New York Law Firms Are Next on the Merger Hunt?“Any firm that is New York-centric and under $1 billion in revenue is exposed,” one industry insider said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
December 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Which New York Law Firm Is Next on the Merger Hunt?“Any firm that is New York-centric and under $1 billion in revenue is exposed,” one industry insider said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Law.com
Scan In Progress: Litigators Leverage AI to Screen Prospective JurorsIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Dan Wolfe, the senior director of jury consulting at Magna Legal Services in Chicago, Illinois, teamed with Philly-based litigation reporter Aleeza Furman of The Legal Intelligencer to test out how the firm develops prospective juror profiles.
By Aleeza Furman and Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith
1 minute read
December 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Amid 'Existential War for Talent', Paul Weiss Promotes Both Equity and Non-Equity PartnersIn a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss Promotes Partners Into Both Equity and Non-Equity Tiers Amid 'Existential War for Talent'In a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Promotes Into Both Partner Tiers Amid 'Existential War for Talent'In a statement to ALM on Monday, firm chair Brad Karp said he believes the new two-tier partnership model is important because it allows the firm to “compete effectively in the existential war for talent."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
December 05, 2024 | The Recorder
Freshfields Adds Cap Markets, Employee Benefits Partners in Silicon ValleyThe firm continues to bulk up in California as capital markets and M&A volume are expected to continue their upward trajectory moving into 2025.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Deal Watch: Latham, Skadden, Covington, Troutman, Fried Frank and Davis Polk Lead $10B+ DealsAnother anticipated rate cut and the rising boom in private credit investments continue to facilitate deal movement.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss, Trailblazer for US Firms in China, to Close its Beijing OfficeThe firm is one of at least a dozen U.S. firms that have closed some or all of their offices in China. The incoming U.S. administration will likely not stem that tide.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
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