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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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October 19, 2022 | The Recorder

Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year Finalist: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

"For those of us who thrive on handling highly complex deals, it's thrilling to be in the epicenter of it all," says M&A partner Sonia Nijjar. "We are grateful and flattered that California's tech giants call on us when they are doing their biggest, most transformative deals."

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

October 19, 2022 | The Recorder

Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year Finalist: Davis Polk & Wardwell

"It's a given that a trusted lawyer understands the law," Northern California leader Alan Denenberg says. "The trusted advisor goes further and is someone who finds practical solutions to complicated problems, helps the team focus on what matters, brings the right team to the transaction or issue, helps bring calm and a plan to the chaos and brings laughter and humanity when things just get too serious."

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

October 18, 2022 | The Recorder

Tech Industry Advisory Team of the Year Finalist: Latham & Watkins

"Looking forward is a Latham strength," says Luke Bergstrom, global vice chair of the Latham's tech industry group. "When the capital markets reopen and the deal environment shifts in the coming months or years, our clients can count on surge capacity and a deeply experienced team that is ready to go at the opening shot."

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

October 17, 2022 | The Recorder

Willkie Takes 3-Partner Real Estate Group From Munger Tolles

Misty Sanford, Karen Lorang and Aimee Contreras-Camua and two associates join a fast-growing global real estate department at Willkie.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

October 14, 2022 | The Recorder

Holland & Knight Bolsters Environmental Group With Bay Area Air Quality Vet

Brian Bunger joins Holland & Knight as a partner in Northern California, just a few months after a large group addition to the firm in Southern California.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

October 13, 2022 | The Recorder

Wilson Sonsini, Aiming for Differentiation in the Marketplace, Reveals Corporate Governance Aid

As capital markets and late-stage private financing work significantly cools, tech companies are hyper-focused on employee retention. And that's the focal point of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's latest tech.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

October 12, 2022 | The Recorder

Morrison & Foerster to Merge With Durie Tangri

The San Francisco firm is expected to add 36 lawyers from Durie Tangri, which was launched in 2009 and works with Google, Genentech and Facebook.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

October 11, 2022 | The Recorder

As IPOs and Venture Financings Slow, Lawyers Prepare for Difficult Conversations in the Boardroom

With IPOs halted, late-stage private companies, in particular, are carefully examining their options, according to a new report from Wilson Sonsini.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

October 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Fennemore Launches in Orange County With 'Thousands' of Agricultural Clients

Fennemore's combination with agribusiness boutique Rynn & Janowsky provides it with its fourth new office in California this year.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

October 04, 2022 | The Recorder

Time for 'California to Come Back': Firms Turn Up the Heat on Office Requirements

A growing number of large law firms are signing new long-term leases with the hope of luring attorneys back to the office. But it's only a matter of time before soft encouragements turn into office mandates, according to several industry observers.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read