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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
December 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The firm's moves are consistent with a slew of large law firms making staff and associate cuts in 2023, as firms focused on efficiency, outsourcing and productivity in a year of declining demand.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
December 6, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Proskauer will have an election to fill Steven Ellis' position in January, with the newly elected chair taking the reins in April 2024, according to managing partner Daryn Grossman.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
November 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
While several law firms earned top recognition in their digital marketing, law firms overall are facing uncertainty over how to handle AI and X.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
October 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Energy and power sectors have usurped technology as the primary driver of M&A activity thus far in 2023. And it doesn't appear it will let up.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
September 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online
"A number of our IPOs in the pipeline have either restarted or moved up their timeline," said Davis Polk's Richard Truesdell, adding, "We don't expect to see a broad recovery in the IPO market before Q1 2024."
By Patrick Smith
10 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 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
For the Am Law Second Hundred, 2022 was a great year. They are looking to continue that growth, but is their market-leading performance here to stay?
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
May 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The merged firm would have about $3.4 billion in revenue and about 3,900 lawyers, the firms said.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
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