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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
June 22, 2021 | The Recorder
"The DEI world can't just be the work of women and people of color. We are not going to see change and movement if it ends up being a people of color-only movement," one Big Law diversity professional said.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
June 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
While some professional staff acknowledge that high associate pay comes with the Big Law territory, others are frustrated enough to consider making a move.
By Patrick Smith
5 minute read
June 15, 2021 | The Recorder
The move comes as client need for cryptocurrency services heats up.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer
"I feel pretty confident the top-performers will match, but it'll be really interesting to see where that line is drawn," says a managing director with Major, Lindsey & Africa's associate practice group.
By Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 3, 2021 | The Recorder
Since the original letter was published in The American Lawyer on May 27, almost 50 additional signatories have joined the call for a denouncement of antisemitism—including John Quinn of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan—in a further show of law firms' willingness to speak out and do so in an organized way.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 2, 2021 | The Recorder
"You have to be purposeful and tireless about it, and that takes time and attention," said Los Angeles-based Apalla Chopra, co-chair of O'Melveny's litigation practice.
By Patrick Smith
6 minute read
May 28, 2021 | The Recorder
While not mandating a full-time return, the firm issued a memo Friday saying "by default, we should work from the office when we are able."
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 27, 2021 | The Recorder
The firm is bringing on six new partners from six different firms across the U.S.—including Los Angeles—in order to add some heft to its transactions practice.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 17, 2021 | The Recorder
Hope isn't a plan, but even a plan won't get firms where they aspire to be unless they can take hard truths and an outsider's perspective.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
May 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
The Hope Street Facility in downtown Los Angeles is sponsored by Munger, Tolles & Olson, and is a go-to for lawyers at Latham & Watkins and Goodwin Procter as well.
By Patrick Smith
1 minute read
The premier educational and networking event for employee benefits brokers and agents.
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
Truly exceptional Bergen County New Jersey Law Firm is growing and seeks strong plaintiff's personal injury Attorney with 5-7 years plaintif...
Shipman is seeking an associate to join our Labor & Employment practice in our Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford office. Candidates shou...
McCarter & English, LLP, a well established and growing law firm, is actively seeking a talented and driven associate having 2-5 years o...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS