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
October 03, 2023 | The Recorder
Womble Bond Dickinson Hires 6-Attorney Team to Kickstart West Coast Mass Torts PracticeThe products liability team includes partners Claire Weglarz, Macy Chan and Thomas Remillard in Los Angeles, and partner Mirna Scheffy in San Francisco, all of whom are arriving from Hawkins Parnell.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
October 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Manatt Hires New York's Leading Cannabis Regulator as the Industry Hits an Inflection PointAxel Bernabe, who developed and implemented all the regulations for New York's cannabis industry, has joined Manatt as a partner in New York.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
October 02, 2023 | The Recorder
Perkins Coie Hires Former Patent Judge to Tackle High-Stakes IP LitigationJessica Kaiser, most recently the co-chair of the post-grant patent proceedings practice at Arnold & Porter, joined Perkins Coie in Denver.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
October 02, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
'Cautious But Optimistic': After Slow Adoption, Midsize Firms See Vast Potential For Gen AIAI is trending, but midsize firms will need to spend significant resources on technology, training and talent before they're able to unlock its potential. Four firm leaders told us what they believe it'll take.
By Jessie Yount | Patrick Smith
8 minute read
September 29, 2023 | The Recorder
Tech Litigation Boutique Taps Female Managing PartnerWarren Kash Warren, a litigation boutique formed by Quinn Emanuel lawyers, has named Erika Warren its new managing partner.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
September 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Data Breach Leads to Another Class Action InvestigationSan Francisco-based plaintiffs firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe is investigating a data breach at Orrick that impacted more than 460,000 individuals.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
September 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Orrick Hires Chief Digital Officer to Lead Data Transformation"If we're tapping into data, we can figure out the areas where there are the greatest risks of having a problem and answer those questions better for our clients," said chair Mitch Zuklie.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
September 26, 2023 | The Recorder
'A Whole New World': Big Law Responds to California's New Climate BillsIf the new climate bills are signed into law, they're likely to impact more than 15,000 public and private companies, generating a lot more spend on environmental lawyers and advisers.
By Jessie Yount
6 minute read
September 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
In Rare Lateral Hire, Wachtell Adds Former Federal Prosecutor, Willkie White-Collar LeaderRandall Jackson, the leader of Willkie's white-collar defense group, has joined Wachtell as a partner.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
September 21, 2023 | The Recorder
Sullivan & Cromwell Doubles Footprint in Silicon Valley, as Transactional Work Ticks UpSullivan & Cromwell is plotting growth in Palo Alto, as transactional work including some IPO planning starts to come back, according to office leader Sarah Payne.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
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