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Jessie Yount

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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January 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Lures Jones Day's M&A Leader

James Dougherty is at least the third corporate leader of an Am Law 20 firm to join Davis Polk in the last year.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | The Recorder

Buchalter Appellate Leader Joins California Boutique

Mary-Christine "M.C." Sungaila joined Complex Appellate Litigation Group in Orange County, California.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

January 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Fenwick Hires National Security Partner as Trade Regulations Hit the Tech Sector

Robert Slack, of Kelley Drye & Warren, is the firm's sixth lateral partner hire in the nation's capital.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

January 12, 2023 | The Recorder

Amid Talent Ups and Downs, Knobbe Martens' Homegrown Ethos and 6-Year Partner Track Prevail

Despite recruitment and retirement shifts brought about by the pandemic, Knobbe Martens is championing a unique talent strategy for the next generation. And a 1,640 billable requirement and a clear path to equity partnership are on the table.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

January 11, 2023 | The Recorder

Morgan Lewis Hires Microsoft VP in a Week Full of Big Tech Hires

David Howard is the latest in a series of Big Tech legal veterans to join Morgan Lewis, joining the firm in its less than year-old Seattle office.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

January 10, 2023 | The Recorder

Midsize Firm Opens 2 California Offices as Retirements Bring Opportunities and Obstacles

Foran Glennon is the latest firm to scoop up a California lateral group, as midsize firms continue to seek expansion opportunities and succession planning solutions.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

January 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Leader Jumps to Latham in New York

Joe Alexander, previously based in Miami, was a member of the executive and management committees and helped lead the transactions practice during his 15-year stint at DLA Piper.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

January 09, 2023 | The Recorder

Meta Competition Leader Lands at Covington as Big Tech Confronts 'Historic' Antitrust Scrutiny

Kate Patchen is the former chief of the San Francisco office of the DOJ's Antitrust Division, and anticipates soon moving to the firm's San Francisco office.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

January 09, 2023 | The Recorder

Hueston Hennigan Heads to New York With New Managing Partner

Moez Kaba, at 41 years old, will serve as the trial boutique's second-ever managing partner, helping to launch its second-ever office in New York.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

January 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin's Layoffs Spotlight Balancing Act Between Associate and Partner Preferences

More details are emerging about the number of people laid off, as well as the firm's rapid hiring in the last few years.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read