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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
August 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
"The timekeepers doing the work are spending far too much time on what we call low value tasks, both billable and nonbillable," Chris Ford, of ZERO, said.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
August 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
For the first time in most business professionals' working lives, leverage gained during the pandemic means the conditions are ripe for change.
By Patrick Smith
8 minute read
August 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
While there is no silver bullet for solving Big Law's many ills, decisions about who works on what are tied to many of them.
By Patrick Smith | Lizzy McLellan
7 minute read
August 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
A more contagious viral variant, shifting directives on safety, inconsistent measures in schools and a lack of a vaccine for those under 12 have parents once again facing anxious uncertainty. And they still have to do their jobs.
By Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson
7 minute read
August 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
"This is especially important to people who have small kids. There are going to be breakthrough infections," one firm leader said.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 3, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Akin Gump is taking a more hedged approach on vaccines mandates, while Goodwin said it would require vaccinations after FDA's full approval.
By Bruce Love | Patrick Smith
4 minute read
August 2, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Affinity groups and mentoring programs are good, but only a starting point, women in the industry say.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
July 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The cautious optimism that came with the beginning of summer has abated and firms are once again making adjustments based on a moving target.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
July 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
"I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not," CLO Eric Grossman wrote in a letter to Morgan Stanley's outside law firms.
By Dan Packel | Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson | Christine Simmons
7 minute read
July 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Among 22 practice groups, all but one have seen increased associate movement. And for some practices, activity is way up.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
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Description: Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening in the San Francisco, CA office for an associate in our Labor & Employment Department. Th...
Description: Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening in the San Francisco, CA office for an associate in our Labor & Employment Department. Th...
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Frederick D. Miceli has joined the firm as Of Counsel
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