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
June 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Latham, Recruiting From Crowell, Adds Fintech Duo in WashingtonMitchell Rabinowitz, who formerly served on Crowell's management committee, and Jenny Cieplak joined Latham this week.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
As May Job Growth Lags Estimates, Legal Sees an UptickThe legal industry added roughly 2,000 jobs in May as overall job growth came in below expectations.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
June 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
New Marketing Leaders Arrive at Boies, Lowenstein and SidleySeveral of the new hires bring experience outside the law firm arena, reflecting the demand for experience in other industries.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Sheppard Mullin Bets on Cannabis With New 70-Lawyer Practice GroupPractice leader Whitney Hodges said the firm, with 40 cannabis clients already, is taking a "boots-on-the-ground" approach.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland, Simpson Thacher Snag Roles on GLP's $18.7B Logistics Sale to BlackstoneThe deal broke records and cemented relationships with two key clients for the firms.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
May 30, 2019 | Texas Lawyer
McGuireWoods Energy Pro Joins Akin Gump in HoustonMatthew Kapinos was the deputy head of the energy practice at McGuireWoods.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
May 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Former Head of FordHarrison's New York Office Joins Crowell & MoringCrowell said Eric Su's profile and background opens doors to the growing Chinese business community in the U.S. as well as more cross-border work in Asia.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Takes Break From Tech Deals to Advise on Sports Illustrated SaleA team from Paul Weiss represented Authentic Brands Group in its purchase of Sports Illustrated from media conglomerate Meredith Corp.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
May 28, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Eyeing More NY Growth, Reed Smith Hires Former Sullivan & Cromwell Commodities LawyerFormer Sullivan & Cromwell special counsel Christine Trent Parker has joined Reed Smith's New York office, the latest addition in the global firm's quest to beef up its practice in Manhattan.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
May 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Hires Former Sullivan & Cromwell Commodities Attorney“I loved my time at Sullivan & Cromwell," said Christine Trent Parker. "But I'm finding that a lot of my clients want to know what their regulatory exposure is in Australia, China and Europe."
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
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