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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
September 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The second and third largest capital expenses for most law firms can both compete for resources and be utterly dependent upon each other.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
August 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Communication, clear expectations, frequent meetings and giving associates a venue to "flex different muscles" can help address any skill gaps.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak
5 minute read
August 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Consultants and partners have bluntly described some younger associates as "lacking accountability and initiative." But surveys suggest younger lawyers and aspiring lawyers are more varied in their motivations than earlier generations.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak
6 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Wachtell worked on two of the four largest deals of the week, but one of them is running into a bit of scrutiny.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
May 3, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Recent examples like the Paul Hastings slide show that Big Law often talks tough like old school coaches like Bobby Knight, even as studies show that open communication and a psychologically "safe" environment are competitive advantages for businesses.
By Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
November 7, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The law may have a big effect on staff competition at large law firms as well as associates at midsize and smaller firms.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Tim Becker and Wells Miller arrive from Choate Hall & Stewart, but Becker is familiar with his new firm, having already worked there from 2006 to 2014.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 7, 2022 | The American Lawyer
For Big Law, the increasing polarization of the political environment is making it more difficult to stay neutral on a variety of issues.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
September 6, 2022 | The American Lawyer
M&A is getting back to work with several large deals, feeding work to a bevy of big firms.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
August 4, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Twitter is subpoenaing Davis Polk, which advised banks in the deal's debt financing. Meanwhile, both sides have enlisted conflict counsel firms.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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