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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August 01, 2022 | The Recorder

Honey, PayPal Vet Returns to Perkins Coie's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice

Chris Grogan returned to the firm as a partner in Los Angeles, while Davis Wright Tremaine partner Steve Davis joined the firm in Portland.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

July 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer

The Next Iteration of Hybrid Work?: Immigration Boutique Launches in the Metaverse

"With the metaverse, you really feel like you're in the same room with the other participants," said AG Immigration founding principal attorney Felipe Alexandre.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

July 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer

McDermott Lures 4 IP Attorneys From White & Case, Baker Botts

The firm has significantly expanded its IP practice in recent years, with growth in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., and Austin.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

July 27, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

After a 'Crash Course' in Tech, Herrick Plots Future with Flexible Work, Hoteling and On-Demand Support

Herrick leveraged technology throughout the pandemic to accelerate innovation, expanding its talent pool and providing more efficient client service, according to chief operating partner Barbaros Karaahmet.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

July 27, 2022 | The Recorder

As Firms Eye Expansion in Real Estate Practices, O'Melveny Picks Up Glaser Weil Partner

O'Melveny's real estate practice is prepared for good and bad times, and its newest lateral partner brings experience in conventional real estate, dirt work, workouts and finance, according to practice leader Michael Hamilton.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

July 26, 2022 | The Recorder

Facing 'Changing of the Guard,' Midsize Law Is Readying the Next Generation of Talent

Leaders at Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Farella Braun + Martel believe selective, client-based growth and a sharpened focus on the next generation of talent are giving them an edge over the competition.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

July 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Shearman & Sterling Taps Meta Leader as First Diversity and Inclusion Chief

Loretta Pearce "brings innovative ideas and initiatives that will help us continue to foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people can succeed and thrive," said senior partner David Beveridge.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

July 21, 2022 | National Law Journal

Manatt Boosts Impact Investing Practice With 2 Miles & Stockbridge Partners

Corenia Riley Burlingame and John Dalton are the latest partners to join the practice, which is seeing increased demand linked to affordable housing and renewable energy projects.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

July 20, 2022 | The Recorder

San Francisco's Shartsis Friese to Elect New Leader as Longtime MP Steps Down

Art Shartsis, the co-founder and 47-year managing partner of Shartsis Friese, will step down at the end of the year. He believes the firm's diversified strategy will continue to promote growth.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

July 20, 2022 | The Recorder

California Boutique Expands to New York, Drawing Big Law Attorneys With Sophistication of Practices

DTO Law launched its New York office with a former Pennsylvania AUSA and Weil Gotshal litigator, with plans to launch in Chicago and Miami on the horizon.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

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