Jessie Yount

November 02, 2022 | The Recorder

The capital markets expert and Attorney of the Year finalist credits her success to authenticity and patience, which helped Cooley win at least one unlikely client. "I was going to have to bury the hatchet if I wanted to work with the very best," says Rubrick chieg legal officer Peter McGoff.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

November 01, 2022 | The Recorder

Firm co-founder Art Shartsis is handing the reins to Neil Koren as Shartsis Friese prepares for the next generation of lawyers and practice.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Some attorneys still point to the difficulty of bringing allegations against rainmaking partners or other top leaders within firms.

By Patrick Smith | Jessie Yount | Jacob Polacheck

6 minute read

October 27, 2022 | The Recorder

"We dedicate ourselves to developing a deep understanding of our clients' businesses, so that we can help them to see around corners to spot opportunities and preempt challenges," says Simpson Thacher's William Brentani. "Developing that level of familiarity with their businesses, particularly given the volume of deals we handle and the speed at which things move, requires ample curiosity, genuine enthusiasm for the tech space and, of course, strong teamwork."

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

October 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkie Maswoswe, drawn to the firm's lifecycle practice and incredible deal volume, brings extensive experience as a public M&A lawyer and former Goldman Sachs investment banker.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Prospective clients are searching for more reasonable rates, more efficient staffing, more discerning billing practices, and more creative fee arrangements.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

October 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kevin Miller and Jason Caron lift Latham's healthcare and life sciences team with deep ties to private equity investors and participants, as well as the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

October 25, 2022 | The Recorder

Christa Anderson, who has represented Google, Facebook and DexCom in IP matters and trials, joins an active patent litigation practice at Cooley.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

October 20, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

"Our law firm has been in growth mode in the last two years," says Tressler executive committee member Mark Banovetz. "We invested heavily in moving to a cloud-based environment, which makes it easier for us to share resources among our different offices and expand geographically. That spurred our interest in growing to serve our clients in more locations."

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

October 20, 2022 | The Recorder

Marjorie Witter Norman, formerly of Willkie, is the fourth partner to join Reed Smith in Southern California since July.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read