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
April 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New Cooley NYC Office Leader Looks to Encourage In-Person Engagement"It's the accumulation of small in-person experiences that create the fabric that helps offices and firms thrive," said Ian Shapiro, who now leads Cooley's largest office, with nearly 250 attorneys.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
April 18, 2023 | The Recorder
California's Am Law 100 Firms Saw Head Count Soar in 2022, Despite Varied Financial ResultsThe majority of California's 15 Am Law 100 firms posted smaller revenue gains and diminished profits last year.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
April 14, 2023 | The Recorder
Michelman & Robinson Charts Growth in New York With 10-Year Office LeaseThe Los Angeles-founded firm has strengthened its bicoastal footprint with a bigger office space in New York, where it expects to soon hit the 25-attorney mark.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
April 13, 2023 | The Recorder
Goodwin Lands Orrick Real Estate Partner in San FranciscoDustin Calkins is the firm's third partner hire in the Golden State this year.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
April 13, 2023 | The Recorder
Hogan Lovells Builds San Francisco Bench With Arnold & Porter LitigatorConsumer products litigator Trenton Norris joined Hogan Lovells in Northern California.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
April 12, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
Much Names First Female Managing Partner in 53-Year History"I want to open more doors for women behind me," Much's Courtney Mayster said. "Growing up in the legal profession, I had great mentors, but I didn't have any female mentors. Now that I'm in a high-level position, I want to give back to the women behind me. If they want it, I want to be there to support them and mentor them."
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
April 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Deferred Its Incoming Class. Will Others Jump on the Bandwagon or Hold the Line?Cooley delayed the start date of its incoming class. But consultants aren't sure other firms with follow suit, given Cooley's tech-sector positioning and the caution that many firms are exercising after the financial crisis.
By Jessie Yount
6 minute read
April 11, 2023 | The Recorder
'We Don't Follow the Herd': Manatt's Cross-Platform Approach Helped It Maintain 2021 GainsManatt's integrated legal and business platform helped it outperform despite a challenging demand environment, according to CEO Donna Wilson, seeing a 3.6% increase in revenue and net income and profits that nearly matched 2021 performance.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
April 10, 2023 | The Recorder
'Come as You Are': Orrick Attracts 3 Women Partners to Counsel Tech ClientsRelativity Space GC Laura Lariu joined the firm on Monday, following the arrival of former MasterClass associate GC Nikita Shah and Fenwick & West corporate lawyer Alexandra Wood.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
April 07, 2023 | The Recorder
Fenwick, With New Client Capabilities, Grew Revenue Nearly 4% as Profits Inched DownRevenue grew to $750.4 million, thanks to new regulatory capabilities and intellectual property growth, while profits fell 1.4% at Fenwick in 2022.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
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