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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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September 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Sheppard Mullin Takes Real Estate Partner Trio From Sidley in New York

The group represents financial institutions in real estate finance transactions and construction projects, "many of which have helped to shape and enrich the New York skyline," as well as workouts and remedies, according to firm leaders.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

September 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Gunderson Dettmer Hires Earnin, Disney In-House Counsel in Silicon Valley

Sangeetha Raghunathan has served as a GC at three fast-growing fintechs, and held in-house roles at Disney Mobile and Visa.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

September 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Sidley Hires SoftBank Director on West Coast, as Private Equity Remains Hot

Daniel Elefant is reuniting with former Cooley colleagues at Sidley, as the firm looks to marry its private equity roots with its growth in the emerging-companies sector.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

September 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Jones Day to Launch Fintech Accelerator in Northern California

The FinAccelerate program is responding to fintech as "one of the most legally intensive areas of tech," according to Jones Day partner and project architect Abradat Kamalpour.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

September 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer

KKR Tax Leader Joins Debevoise as Universe of Investors Expands

Stephen Jordan strengthens Debevoise's ties to KKR, for which the firm already acts as primary fund formation counsel.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

September 01, 2022 | The Recorder

Gibson Dunn Hires Keker Tech Litigator in San Francisco

Elizabeth McCloskey represented Lyft, Arista Networks and Lance Armstrong during her tenure at Keker. She was previously a Gibson Dunn associate.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

August 31, 2022 | The Recorder

Litigation Partner Moves in California Could Double 2021 Numbers

Litigation moves drove lateral partner hires in California through the first half of 2022, as firms embraced more flexible work and enticed former government lawyers to join their ranks.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

August 30, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

'Successful, Powerful and Satisfied': Raines Feldman's New York Office Leader Talks Training Next-Generation Talent

"In our profession, people feeling satisfied is not always seen as a priority. But that is what we should all be shooting for," said Simon Miller, the New York office leader of Los Angeles-born Raines Feldman.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

August 30, 2022 | The Recorder

'People Want to Be Here': How Willkie Built a 60-Lawyer Los Angeles Office in 1 Year

In Los Angeles, rapid rather than incremental growth has helped Willkie establish a presence in the entertainment sector and win more private client work.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

August 29, 2022 | The Recorder

Big Law Firms Downsize Office Space in DTLA, Expand in Century City

Quinn Emanuel and O'Melveny are among the firms downsizing in Los Angeles, while more firms, including Willkie, Ropes & Gray, and Paul Hastings are growing in Century City.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read