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
July 11, 2022 | The Recorder
A 'Force in the Tech Sector': Gunderson Dettmer Nabs SEC Veteran, Cap Markets Partner"It is rare to find a lawyer on the West Coast like Andy who has great experience working with technology and life sciences companies as well as deep experience at the SEC," said Jeff Vetter, chair of Gunderson's capital markets practice.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
July 08, 2022 | The Recorder
Autonomous Vehicles Emerging as Avenue of Specialization in Big LawOne litigator likened the opportunities in the sector to the "internet boom and the industrial revolution combined."
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
June 29, 2022 | The Recorder
'We Won the Talent War': California-Born Firms Continue Their Ascent in 2022 NLJ 500The majority of NLJ 500 firms originating in California grew their total lawyer head count in 2021.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
June 29, 2022 | The Recorder
Gibson Dunn Lands Partner From Mayer Brown, Former Apple Attorney for Privacy PracticeGibson Dunn's privacy push continues in Palo Alto with the addition of Vivek Mohan, who will also serve as co-leader of the artificial intelligence and automated systems practice.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
June 28, 2022 | The Recorder
'The People We Want as Our Partners': Regional Firms Unite as Big Law Acquisitions Press OnThe motivation to scale efficiently and strengthen practices while maintaining a sense of geographic identity is at the heart of recent combinations in the West.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
June 28, 2022 | The Recorder
King & Spalding Nabs Food and Beverage Litigation TrioDale Giali, Keri Borders and Michael Resch represent Nestlé, KIND, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and Campbell Soup, among others.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
June 27, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
Midsize Firms Haven't Raised Rates as Much as Big Law, But That Could Help in a DownturnRate flexibility is also helping midsize firms land partners and clients that are being priced out of Big Law.
By Jessie Yount | Dan Roe
6 minute read
June 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Individual Lawyers Speak Out Against 'Dobbs' While Official Statements From Big Law Remain SparseIndividual lawyers and firms alike vow increased pro bono resources to support people with women's health challenges.
By Bruce Love | Jessie Yount
14 minute read
June 27, 2022 | The Recorder
Morrison & Foerster Names Corporate Leader Eric McCrath New ChairMcCrath will succeed outgoing chair Larren Nashelsky, who has led the firm since 2012.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
June 23, 2022 | The Recorder
Fennemore, Seeking a Sweet Spot in the Market, Has Paved a Path to the Am Law 200 Through MergersA series of strategic mergers over the last two years has catapulted the Mountain West midsize firm toward the ranks of the Am Law 200.
By Jessie Yount
6 minute read
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