Patrick Smith

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

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September 27, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Sonya Sigler

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 27, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Dawn Reynolds Pettit

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cleary Sees AI as 'Co-Pilot,' Among Growing Client Eagerness for Legal Tech

Firm leader Michael Gerstenzang speaks with Law.com about how the firm communicates directly with generative AI providers to shape their products and how clients now want to use AI themselves.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

September 26, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Michelle Ballard Miller

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 26, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Dimple Manghnani

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Managing Director of Finance Leaves for CFO Role at Akin

After about 18 months at Paul Hastings, Brian Sakala said he was motivated to move because of Akin's trajectory and the opportunity to step into the shoes of the CFO role.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

September 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Freshfields, Simpson, Kirkland, Paul Weiss Among Big Firms on International Deals

Law firms that have large groups of dealmakers both inside and outside the U.S. appear to be benefiting from a series of international deals lately.

By Patrick Smith

9 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Taffi Schurz Jaso

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Law.com

Legal Speak at Women, Influence and Power Conference 2024: Lakeshia Ekeigwe

Legal Speak at the 2024 Women, Influence and Power Conference in Chicago.

By Patrick Smith

1 minute read

September 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Are Lead Attorney Relationships More Important Now Than Law Firm Brands?

"Companies are now more focused on getting the 'best' in each area of the law. Firm A for M&A, Firm B for IP work, Firm C for securities litigation, for example," one law firm leader noted.

By Patrick Smith

7 minute read