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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May 17, 2022 | The Recorder

Gibson Dunn Nabs 'Next-Generation' Partner, Securities Litigator in Northern California

Jessica Valenzuela, formerly of Cooley, has represented Overstock and Stitch Fix in securities class action litigation.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

May 16, 2022 | The Recorder

Andreessen Horowitz Chief Compliance Officer Joins Gunderson Dettmer

Benjamin Buckwalter, who previously led the venture capital firm's registration with the SEC as an investment advisor, will provide fintech regulatory support for clients.

By Jessie Yount

2 minute read

May 16, 2022 | The Recorder

Freshfields Draws on 'Magic' of Silicon Valley With Wilson Sonsini Dealmaker

Andy Hill, described as the "advisor Silicon Valley clients want," has represented Tesla, Lyft and AppLovin among other tech clients.

By Jessie Yount

5 minute read

May 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer

'No One Person Can Oversee It': Quinn Emanuel Names Chairman, Co-Managing Partners

In a departure from the management structure the firm has employed for the last nearly four decades, John Quinn, co-founder and longtime sole managing partner, is transitioning to the newly created role of chairman.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

May 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Despite Q1 Dip, Leasing Activity Expected to Rebound as Law Firms Plan for the Future

Law firms are taking advantage of favorable market conditions and making longer-term commitments amid an apparent shift toward "densification."

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

May 09, 2022 | The Recorder

Cleary Gottlieb Grows Northern California Footprint With 2 Partner Hires

Tax partner Maureen Linch, arriving from Morrison & Foerster, and intellectual property partner Marcela Robledo, from Baker McKenzie, will bring the firm's Northern California partner head count to seven.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

May 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Lane Powell Launches Health Care Transactions Team with 8-Lawyer Boutique

The Nathanson Group, led by Randi Nathanson, brings with it a database that streamlines licensure approvals for health care clients.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

May 05, 2022 | The Recorder

Allen & Overy's US Growth Story Hinges on Global Connectivity

"We are winning more market share and more U.S. clients. Why is that true? We have greater scale and depth of capability, and in building that, we have not compromised on quality," said U.S. managing partner Tim House.

By Jessie Yount

8 minute read