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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
March 2, 2023 | The American Lawyer
"After careful consideration, we have mutually agreed that a combination at this time is not in the best interest of either firm," said a joint statement from the firms.
By Patrick Smith | Christine Simmons
3 minute read
March 2, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Law firms' increasing use of national teams and push for automation are putting more business professionals on the chopping block, especially when demand falls.
By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith
5 minute read
February 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The firm's equity tier declined by nearly 5%, which chair Ira Coleman attributed to normal attrition and retirements. "There is certainly always a curation, but we didn't have a formal program to de-equitize partners," he said.
By Patrick Smith
6 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
February 6, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With four generations co-mingling in the workplace, and some law firms demanding a return to the office, more conflicts are arising in law firms.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As law firms are pushing lawyers and staff to return to offices, constant stress, triggered by the pandemic and other events, has changed people and the legal workplace.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Once an Am Law 10 law firm, Shearman & Sterling is now playing catch-up as it pursues scale and a transformative merger.
By Patrick Smith
9 minute read
November 1, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Some attorneys still point to the difficulty of bringing allegations against rainmaking partners or other top leaders within firms.
By Patrick Smith | Jessie Yount | Jacob Polacheck
6 minute read
October 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel finally confirmed on Friday it is cutting ties with Ye.
By Patrick Smith
3 minute read
October 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Greenberg Traurig, Cadwalader and Quinn Emanuel are staying mum or taking careful approaches in statements about Ye.
By Patrick Smith
4 minute read
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