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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
January 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin's dual moves this month will likely signal how the Am Law 200 will grow this year—forcing out lawyers in currently low-growth areas while prioritizing growth in other practices.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Amgen's buy of Horizon for $27.8 billion salvaged another slow week in M&A, but dealmakers expect activity to pick up in 2023.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 5, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Macroeconomic factors and uncertainty have driven down deal flow and size, but while there may be some challenging times ahead, no one is ready to say the sky is falling—yet.
By Patrick Smith | Trudy Knockless
6 minute read
November 2, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The law firm had been representing Ye in at least two federal court cases.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
October 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel finally confirmed on Friday it is cutting ties with Ye.
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 9, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Now that summer is over and many pandemic restrictions are gone, law firms want more workers in the office. But enforcing that remains a struggle.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
June 8, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The departure of a highly successful bankruptcy and restructuring group to Paul Hastings was the big hit, but other long-standing issues, both in the firm and around the wider industry, have put the firm in a difficult spot. Leadership believes they will come out of it.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
February 1, 2022 | The American Lawyer
"Things are moving very quickly, but at some point they will slow down and firms will be able to be more thoughtful, as well they should," one industry watcher said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
December 9, 2021 | The American Lawyer
A survey by ALM Intelligence and IPMA reviewed salaries, attrition rates and other data to help firms benchmark their pay and benefits for paralegals and support professionals.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS