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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
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
May 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online
It's a competitive business, but some law firms are embracing the idea that collaboration, not competition, is the path forward when it comes to mental health and well-being.
By Patrick Smith
5 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
April 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
While 2022 was a return to reality, 2023 may be the real challenge.
By Patrick Smith
10 minute read
April 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The slide by a Paul Hastings associate demonstrates how tone, culture and expectations can be set throughout the law firm—not just by those sitting in the executive ranks.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
April 5, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings said the material was prepared by an associate "and the views expressed do not reflect the views of the firm or its partners."
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
February 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer
A moderately busy week in M&A saw one big deal, several smaller ones—and even an IPO. Proskauer partner Kristina Trauger sees room for optimism in IPO activity this year.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
February 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Chris Davis, formerly acting CFO at Goodwin Procter, started at Paul Hastings this month. The firm had previously planned to hire Jonathan O'Brien before he was sued by Proskauer over allegations of stealing trade secrets.
By Justin Henry | Patrick Smith
4 minute read
February 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Legal market "free agency" has only grown during the pandemic era, as isolation and uncertainty frays the bonds many lawyers had with their firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
10 minute read
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