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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
April 3, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Falling demand in corporate practices has meant a return to more modest transactions for Am Law Second 50 firms that seized big-ticket deals in the deal boom of 2021, and increasingly, large firms are looking to capture work where it is available—and much of it is in the middle market.
By Jessie Yount
7 minute read
March 31, 2023 | The Recorder
Dragged down by overcapacity, some firms continue to trim the associate ranks. But many still plan to pull in more junior lawyers because no one wants to end up with a hole in their ranks when the next deal boom comes along.
By Jessie Yount
6 minute read
March 27, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Willkie grew revenue and net income again in 2022, as a swell in litigation offset some declines on the corporate side. Successful lateral investments in places such as Chicago and California fueled some of the top-line returns, firm leaders said.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
March 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
"Labor and employment sounds small, but the depth of what our clients need in this space provides lots of opportunities," chair Kevin Lauri said, noting the firm grows by about 6,000 clients every year.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
March 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
While Cooley grappled with overcapacity in the wake of last year's deal plummet, CEO Joe Conroy said the firm is well-positioned for the future with the best-ever talent roster and continually growing market share.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
March 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law is luring IP litigators from rivals this spring, with Goodwin taking a three-partner team from White & Case, which itself added 10 lawyers from Paul Hastings.
By Patrick Smith | Jessie Yount
5 minute read
March 17, 2023 | The Recorder
Revenue at Morrison & Foerster crossed the $1.2 billion mark again in 2022, while future-facing investments in laterals and other expenses contributed to a 12.6% fall in net income.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
March 16, 2023 | The Recorder
For three decades, Sheppard Mullin has seen revenue growth. The streak continued in 2022, in the second year the firm has surpassed the $1 billion mark.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
March 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer
"This is of interest to everyone and my mother because it has so much potential to impact people, both good and potentially bad," Gibson Dunn's AI leader Vivek Mohan said. "People want to see responsibility and guardrails put in place, to unlock the opportunity of the tech while not having us end up like 'Terminator 2.'"
By Jessie Yount
7 minute read
March 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As clients scrambled to access and move funds from Silicon Valley Bank accounts over the weekend, many law firms quickly pivoted to provide resources and guidance.
By Jessie Yount | Justin Henry
7 minute read
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