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
June 14, 2022 | The Recorder
Fennemore, Merging With Wendel Rosen, Fills Out California Footprint"Now we have the entire state covered. Often our clients conduct operations all over California, and we have a huge opportunity to better serve those clients," Fennemore CEO James Goodnow said.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
June 14, 2022 | The Recorder
Step Aside London: Withers' Bet on Private Clients in California Is Powering US Growth"Every year we erode globally into the idea that the London market is the most important market to the firm," said Michael Brophy, Los Angeles managing director at Withers.
By Jessie Yount
7 minute read
June 13, 2022 | The Recorder
Utah Supreme Court Justice to Launch Corpus Linguistics Consultancy and Boutique Upon Retirement"I'm making this leap of faith and betting on myself because the Salt Lake legal market is exploding. But I also want to put my chips in on what I think I have expertise in, and to extend the theory and utility of the tools of corpus linguistics," Justice Thomas Lee said.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
June 13, 2022 | The Recorder
Perkins Coie Doubles Down on Tech Offerings With DLA Piper Partner Hire"California remains a critical, high-growth market for startups and investors, and the depth of Patrick's practice further broadens the capabilities we can provide to companies looking to grow and scale," said Troy Foster, co-chair of Perkins' ECVC practice.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
June 08, 2022 | The Recorder
Remote Roles Are Vanishing as Law Firms Struggle to Replicate an 'Open Door' ExperienceSome firms are telling staff to return to the office or see the door, while others are giving up the remote option for new hires.
By Jessie Yount
5 minute read
June 07, 2022 | The Recorder
Paul Hastings Adds Real Estate Firepower on the West CoastPaul Hastings has added a Latham & Watkins real estate partner in Los Angeles, as the outlook for demand in real estate finance remains bright.
By Jessie Yount
3 minute read
June 06, 2022 | The Recorder
Allen & Overy, Linklaters Nab Practice Leaders for US ExpansionJesse Debban joins Allen & Overy from Farella Braun, while Andrew Gaines departed Paul Weiss for Linklaters.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
June 06, 2022 | The Recorder
Silicon Valley Dealmaker Jumps to Simpson Thacher From GoodwinHeidi Mayon has advised DoorDash and Poshmark on initial public offerings.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
June 03, 2022 | The Recorder
Goodwin's Private Equity Push Continues With Laterals From Gibson Dunn, KirklandGoodwin Procter has picked up Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher finance partner Andrew Cheng in Santa Monica and Kirkland & Ellis private equity partner Andrew Kimball in Washington, D.C.
By Jessie Yount
2 minute read
June 02, 2022 | The Recorder
Fisher & Phillips Names New Chair Amid California GrowthJohn Polson is the first leader in the firm's 80-year history to be based outside of Atlanta.
By Jessie Yount
4 minute read
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