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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July 19, 2022 | The Recorder

Gunderson Dettmer Launches in São Paulo, Citing Innovation Economy in Latin America

The new office signals the firm's continued commitment to the region.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

July 18, 2022 | The Recorder

Baker McKenzie Takes Baker Botts Northern California Corporate Leader

Cynthia Cole, the former Baker Botts Northern California corporate section leader, has advised AT&T and NASCAR on billion-dollar transactions.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

July 15, 2022 | The Recorder

Mayer Brown Leans Into Emerging Companies Work With Orrick Cross-Border Leader

Matteo Daste "catalyzes" the firm's growth in San Francisco, according to chair Jon Van Gorp.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

July 15, 2022 | The Recorder

M&A Lawyers Eye 'Sweet Spot' for Big Tech Acquirers

Partners in Silicon Valley firms say the strength of the tech sector in recent years, coupled with more investor-friendly valuations, will breed more demand in the back half of 2022.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

July 13, 2022 | The Recorder

How Cap Markets Partners Are Helping Tech Clients Through the Downturn as Relationship Advisers

Capital markets lawyers say the evolution of their base of tech and life sciences clients is leading to more relationship advisory work from late-stage private companies and newly public companies that could curb the impact of macroeconomic conditions.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

July 13, 2022 | The Recorder

Hogan Lovells, Wilmer Partners the Latest to Join O'Melveny's Northern California Tech Practice

M&A partner Nathaniel "Nate" Gallon, formerly the leader of Hogan Lovells' Silicon Valley office, and tech transactions partner Ashwin Gokhale of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, joined the firm in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

July 13, 2022 | The Recorder

Baker McKenzie Goes Big on Strategic M&A, Adding Tech Dealmaker From Ropes & Gray

Matthew Jacobson, joining from Ropes & Gray, said Baker McKenzie has captured "the best of both worlds" with a critical mass of M&A practitioners in the Valley and a broad platform.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read