Jessie Yount

December 12, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

"There's an old standby that the younger generation doesn't work as hard," said law firm management consultant Tim Corcoran, calling this a "false read."

By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount

4 minute read

November 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer

AI isn't the first technology to disrupt the legal industry, but it's driving a faster pace of change and altering the law firm-legal department relationship, legal analysts report.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

November 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The market hesitation was underscored by the lack of immediate, similar moves. Some firms were still waiting on other market leaders to move, sources said.

By Andrew Maloney | Jessie Yount

6 minute read

November 07, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

"People want to control their own destiny," one spinoff leader said. "And the number of successful spinoffs makes it easier… there is more trust in the market. Corporate America is more meritorious these days. They are looking for the best."

By Jessie Yount | Alexander Lugo

8 minute read

November 07, 2023 | The Recorder

"We have hundreds of clients in San Diego, and all of the industry sectors that are prevalent and strong in San Diego happen to be the same sectors that we are strong in," Manatt managing partner Donna Wilson said. "You can't get someone who is more tied to the legal and business community than Randy Grossman."

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

November 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Associate staffing shortages are creating acute frustrations among litigation partners, but it may be an uphill battle to find and hire the right associates to dissolve the tensions.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

November 06, 2023 | The Recorder

Katherine Wawrzyniak, the deputy chief of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, joined Goodwin as a partner.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

November 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

On average, large law firms are losing nearly 10% or $21.9 million of annual staffing costs due to poor employee well-being.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

November 02, 2023 | The Recorder

"I don't believe AI deals are overhyped, and that says a lot, considering the hype," said Nader Mousavi, the California Legal Awards' 2023 Attorney of the Year.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

November 02, 2023 | The Recorder

"It was a career deal for me. Horizon was such an important client to me personally … it's bittersweet. I'll miss them, but I'm happy for the great outcome," said Borden, a finalist for the California Legal Awards' Attorney of the Year.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read