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
December 13, 2021 | The Recorder
O'Melveny Adds Private Equity Partner From McDermott in Los AngelesThe new arrival "is the latest demonstration of our commitment to providing our private equity clients with the best service as they drive growth in California and around the nation," chair Bradley Butwin said.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
December 10, 2021 | The Recorder
Why California's Energy Crisis Is Driving Demand for Regulatory Lawyers"We're planning to be in demand the whole rest of the decade," partner Michael Day said.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
December 08, 2021 | The Recorder
Morrison & Foerster Joins Growing Roster of Big Law Firms with Diversity Billable Hour CreditThe policy "undoubtedly helps recognize the disproportionate amount of time diverse and women attorneys contribute to driving the firm's commitment to D&I," chief diversity and inclusion officer Natalie Kernisant said.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
December 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
As More Firms Dole Out Bonuses, Several Give Extra to Big BillersMorrison & Foerster and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson are sweetening the pot for the lawyers who stayed most busy this year.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
December 07, 2021 | The Recorder
Midsize California Firm to Merge with Health Care Boutique"We thought we'd have a better time of things throughout this transition if we had more resources, more bench strength and more staff," a partner at Salem & Green says.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The Recorder
Sony Pictures Privacy VP Jumps to Baker & Hostetler in Los AngelesJennifer Mitchell was also previously the global privacy officer for a division of Abbott Laboratories, and will lend expertise to the firm's health care technology clients, Baker & Hostetler's Ted Kobus said.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
December 03, 2021 | The Recorder
Loeb & Loeb Sued by Son of King World Productions Founder Over Estate WorkRichard Charles King's son alleges that much of his father's estate, worth more than $10 million, is unaccounted for.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
December 03, 2021 | The Recorder
How Duane Morris Is Building Its Corporate Group in CaliforniaRecruiting litigation, labor and employment and intellectual property lawyers will enhance business connections with current clients, the firm said.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
December 01, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Balancing 'Two Worlds' Is Law Firms Greatest Challenge, Allen Matkins' New COO Says"Going forward, it's going to be a delicate balance of continuing to manage the people, the strategy and our costs," Larry Kleinberg says.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
December 01, 2021 | The Recorder
Balancing 'Two Worlds' Is Law Firms Greatest Challenge, Allen Matkins' New COO Says"Going forward, it's going to be a delicate balance of continuing to manage the people, the strategy and our costs," Larry Kleinberg says.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
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