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
August 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Goodwin Lures Kirkland Employment PartnerThe move is the latest sign of a continuing talent battle between the two law firms, after Kirkland lured nine investment funds lawyers from Goodwin earlier this year.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 02, 2024 | Law.com
'Vision': How Judge David Tatel Mastered Blindness and JusticeIn this week's Legal Speak episode, retired D.C. Circuit Judge David Tatel discusses how his memoir, "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice," weaves narratives about his legal career and deteriorating vision.
By Cedra Mayfield | Patrick Smith | Ross Todd
1 minute read
August 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Hires Joint CMOs as Role Continues Expansion in Big Law"The legal landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and the needs of our clients continue to expand in both scale and complexity," noted Yvette Ostolaza, Sidley's management committee chair.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
August 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings Lures Arnold & Porter's Environmental Practice ChairBrian Israel joins as co-chair of Paul Hastings' environmental litigation practice.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
July 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Parachutes Not Necessary: White & Case Sees All Global Regulatory and White Collar Work as a Home GameThe firm is betting that hiring locally in foreign offices for white-collar and regulatory work can add political, social and economic context to its clients' matters. But of course, the model has risks.
By Patrick Smith
7 minute read
July 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Lands Investment Management Partner From Simpson ThacherDavis Polk managing partner Neil Barr said the firm is "planning a material growth initiative" in the firm's asset management platform.
By Patrick Smith
2 minute read
July 26, 2024 | Law.com
Skadden's Ki Hong on Navigating the 2024 Election Cycle ... LegallyIn a conversation with The American Lawyer's Patrick Smith, Skadden's Ki Hong describes how his practice came to fruition, how things have changed in the political climate over the last 20 years, how Harris' entry into the fray creates some confusing donor situations and what changes might make the whole apparatus a bit easier to understand.
By Patrick Smith | Cedra Mayfield
2 minute read
July 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Hires First Chief Innovation Officer in Wilson Sonsini's David WangWang has been on the forefront of technical innovation and is a known and respected commodity in the legal technology community. What will he do at Cooley?
By Patrick Smith | Stephanie Wilkins
6 minute read
July 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Technology Up Front in Latest C-Suite Roles in Big LawAmong nine C-suite moves that Law.com tracked over the past several weeks, four were technology-centric, including for the chief information or innovation officer role.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Bob Bodian Elected to Sixth and Last Term as Mintz LeaderSuccession planning will be a firm focus toward the back end of Bodian's last term, he said.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read