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Jessie Yount

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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April 11, 2022 | The Recorder

Stroock Lands Trademark Leader From Entertainment and IP Boutique

As it continues efforts to beef up its IP offerings, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan has picked up Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp trademark prosecution chair Alesha Dominique.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

April 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer

More Law Firms Are Using Large Lateral Groups to Drive Growth Strategy

Many firms are flush with cash. They are investing that money in growth and cherry-picking the teams they want, sometimes from underperforming firms.

By Jessie Yount

6 minute read

April 06, 2022 | The Recorder

Time for Legal To 'Change Its Vocabulary'?: These Law Firms Are Leaving the Concept of Losing a Desk at the Door

"Everybody tends to think of hoteling as giving up something. But in fact, it is the opposite if you get the space right. It gives you the flexibility to use the space for whatever you need," said Perkins Coie's Tammy Baldwin.

By Jessie Yount

7 minute read

April 05, 2022 | The Recorder

Fennemore Scoops Up 24-Lawyer Group From Southern California Firm

The firm also acquired two new Southern California offices in the transaction, as Gresham Savage winds down its operations.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

April 05, 2022 | The Recorder

As Energy Transition Efforts Surge, Orrick Nabs Baker Botts Energy Finance Duo

Orrick has strengthened its energy finance team with Baker Botts partners Jeff Kayes in San Francisco and Adam Griffin in New York.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

April 04, 2022 | The Recorder

Latham Lures West Coast-Bound White-Collar Partner From Paul Weiss

Christopher Frey departed Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison for Latham & Watkins in New York with plans to relocate to the Bay Area.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

April 04, 2022 | The Recorder

Pillsbury, Touting Inroads in Tech, Continues Profit Growth in 2021

The firm's revenue grew 8% and net income 11.9%, as it captured more transformational tech, life sciences and energy transition work.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

April 04, 2022 | The Recorder

Eyeing Digital Transformation, Mayer Brown Lands Leading Data Privacy Partner From Perkins Coie

Dominique Shelton Leipzig has represented Microsoft, Meta, Discovery Communications and Amazon, as well as the California Chamber of Commerce in negotiations related to California's forthcoming consumer privacy law.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read

March 31, 2022 | National Law Journal

Fenwick, Drawing Regulatory Depth for Tech and Life Sciences Clients, Opens DC Office

"The office was established to serve as a bridge between the legal talent available in Washington and the clients of the firm, who were increasingly asking for legal advice on topics such as antitrust and trade," said partner Thomas Ensign.

By Jessie Yount

3 minute read

March 30, 2022 | The Recorder

Manatt Fuels 35% Hike in Net Income, PEP With Reallocation of Spending

"We are laser-focused on the concept of high-quality net income growth, as opposed to growing gross revenue. We want to be efficient and disciplined, and we're focused on growing our teams in such a way," said managing partner Donna Wilson.

By Jessie Yount

4 minute read