Jessie Yount

Jessie Yount is a reporter on ALM's business of law desk based in California, covering law firms and the intersection of law and technology. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Jessie_Yount

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April 26, 2023 | The Recorder

Theranos Prosecutor Heads to Jones Day in Silicon Valley

Jeff Schenk, the former chief of the San Jose branch of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, joined the firm as a white-collar partner.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

April 26, 2023 | The Recorder

Davis Wright Tremaine's First Latino Chair Eyes Industry-Led Growth Prospects

Camilo Echavarria, a Los Angeles-based partner, steps into the chair position as the firm ushers in a new strategic plan focusing on national industry groups that increase value for clients.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

April 25, 2023 | The Recorder

Covington Names New SF Leader as Regulatory Work Ramps Up

Covington's regulatory and investigations roots are giving it a boost in the Northern California legal market, according to San Francisco office managing partner Gretchen Hoff Varner.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

April 24, 2023 | The Recorder

Class Year Adjustments Underscore Lingering Skills Gap Among Associates

Holding lawyers back or not promoting them with the rest of their class year is undoubtedly a cost-cutting measure. But it's a less aggressive approach than layoffs.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

April 24, 2023 | The Recorder

Where Are All the Financial Regs Lawyers? Big Law Has a Need for More

Demand currently outweighs supply for a small pool of financial regulation lawyers, as banks need to make sense of an environment that's evolving rapidly following the demise of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

April 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Pivoting to a Post-Silicon Valley Bank Regulatory Regime

Rigorous banking regulations might be on the horizon, but lawyers are already responding to a changing financial services environment.

By Jessie Yount | Alaina Lancaster

10 minute read

April 20, 2023 | The Recorder

As Law Firms Vie for the Middle Market, This Kirkland Spinoff Is Carving a Niche in Private Equity

Massumi & Consoli has grown since 2015 to nearly 40 attorneys and three offices, with clients such as Clearlake Capital, K1 Investment and Aurora Capital Partners.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

April 20, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms Take 'Aggressive' Stance on Rate Increases. Can They Collect On Those Bills?

Expenses for talent compensation is driving up hourly rates at midsize law firms in 2023, although firm leaders say they are asking timekeepers to ensure the higher rates correspond with value of the legal services provided.

By Justin Henry | Everett Catts | David Gialanella | Jessie Yount

5 minute read