Jessie Yount

November 21, 2022 | The Recorder

"The fact that firms kept demand flat means, one, they have broad business practices that are countercyclical and not only weighted in capital markets; and, two, perhaps they are gaining share nationwide," said Owen Burman, segment manager for the Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

November 21, 2022 | The Recorder

Selman Breitman is dissolving as managing partner Neil Selman prepares to step down from leadership, revealing the succession challenges that are prompting midsize firms to reconsider their future.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

November 15, 2022 | The Recorder

Orrick has filled a gap in its IP litigation practice in the life sciences sector with a team, originally formed at Irell & Manella, that represents Genentech and Gilead Sciences.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

November 14, 2022 | The Recorder

Orion alleges that Celestron helped Ningbo Sunny avoid paying more than $50 million in connection with a prior antitrust suit between the companies.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

November 14, 2022 | The Recorder

The 13-person private client team marks a continuation of Duane Morris' recent growth in California, as well as an end to DLA Piper's trusts and estates presence.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

November 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer

"There's an extraordinary amount of effort being done to bring diversity to Big Law, and I think veterans need to be part of that discussion," said Brent Caslin, a U.S. Army veteran and partner at Jenner & Block.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

November 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Two rounds of cuts affected about 30 associates this fall at Gunderson Dettmer, according to sources in contact with affected individuals, as demand falls for emerging companies and venture capital work.

By Jessie Yount | Justin Henry

3 minute read

November 09, 2022 | The Recorder

Bobby Malhotra is one of at least ten departures from Munger Tolles since 2021, and joins Winston & Strawn as eDiscovery and data security challenges continue to fuel high demand.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

November 07, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Succession planning has been the elephant in the room for a growing population of retirement-age lawyers, but COVID-driven retirements, illnesses and unexpected deaths make succession planning an imminent necessity.

By Justin Henry | Jessie Yount | Dan Roe

7 minute read

November 02, 2022 | The Recorder

The Attorney of the Year finalist "has a way of making you feel like you're his only client, and he is always there," AppLovin chief legal officer Tory Valenzuela said. "He's the expert you want when you're in the trenches, and he also manages to bring humor and humanity to the most difficult situations."

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read