Isaac Sawlih Behnawa Managing Associate

Los Angeles

Isaac draws upon his technical background in contextualizing complex issues into the elements of legal claims. He has represented some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies in cases involving technologies including video-on-demand, tax depreciation and deferred tax software, and gaming systems. He also has assisted in prosecuting several patents, has advised on AI-related business strategy, and has worked on cases involving patented designs, false advertising, unfair competition, computer hacking, and securities fraud.

Prior to joining Orrick, Isaac served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army National Guard.

Isaac is also an enthusiastic participant in Orrick's pro bono efforts. He has drafted international law memoranda, assisted in various civil rights litigation efforts for large pro-bono clients, analyzed noteworthy qualified immunity decisions to determine whether an appeal is necessary, and helped refugees with immigration paperwork.

Delia Bennett Associate

New York

Amy Ross Chief Practice Officer Litigation and Litigation Counsel

San Francisco

As Chief Practice Officer of the Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement Business Unit, which encompasses attorneys with litigation, regulatory, transactional and legislative policy backgrounds in 18 Orrick global markets, Amy advises on the strategic planning, operation and management of the Unit. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Unit's financial performance, advancement of the Unit’s strategic initiatives, business planning and execution.

Amy's practice focuses on the representation of public companies, directors and officers in securities class actions, SEC and DOJ investigations and enforcement actions and shareholder derivative actions. She has extensive experience in litigation involving compliance breaches of fiduciary duty and securities law violations, and she has conducted dozens of corporate investigations of all types all over the world. 

Amy has represented the following companies and/or individuals associated with the following companies: McKesson Corporation, Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. and Olympus Corporation.

Katie E. Briscoe Partner

Sacramento

Katie collaborates with employers to resolve challenging litigation and avoid risky compliance issues. She defends employers against PAGA, class, multi-plaintiff, and single plaintiff actions involving a variety of claims ranging from complex wage and hour disputes to contentious discrimination and harassment claims. Katie has jury trial experience and practices before a variety of forums, including state and federal trial courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and private arbitration and mediation. She understands the challenges that employers face and helps them to navigate ever-changing state, federal, and local laws. Katie has significant experience litigating and advising on wage and hour issues; exempt/non-exempt classification; discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; arbitration agreements; independent contractor classification; business expense reimbursement; compensation; Section 17200, and more. She also works with clients to resolve employment disputes prior to litigation.

Katie earned her J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where she graduated Order of the Coif.

Maria Theresa Coladonato Associate

Wheeling, W.V. (GOIC)

She advises high-growth technology companies on general incorporation matters, venture capital financings and everyday corporate governance. Maria also represents venture capital firms in connection with their investments in private companies.

Elizabeth Monro-Davies Managing Associate

Londra

Elizabeth advises private and listed companies with a particular focus on the Technology, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance sectors.

Lara Donnedieu de Vabres Senior Associate

Parigi

Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate, venture capital and private equity, notably on cross-border transactions.

Prior to joining Orrick, Lara worked on corporate and tax matters as a legal intern at Orrick’s Paris office, Jeantet's Paris office and Arsène Taxand's Paris Office.

Ginevra Rebecchini Senior Associate

Milano

Ginevra focuses in advising Italian and international clients in corporate and commercial law matters with a focus on M&A, Venture Capital and Private Equity.

Lynette Lim Of Counsel

Singapore

Lynette represents sponsors, investors, project companies, developers, financiers and other stakeholders across the many stages in the life cycle of a project. Lynette has experience advising on a wide range of projects in jurisdictions, including Singapore, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Mauritius. Projects that Lynette has worked on include incineration and waste-to-energy plants, sewage treatment plants, desalination plants, domestic and cross-border railways, data centers, and solar power facilities. Lynette also regularly advises clients on general corporate and commercial legal matters.

Prior to joining Orrick, Lynette practised for about 7.5 years at a top local law firm in Singapore, during which time she was seconded for 6 months to a Magic Circle law firm in Hong Kong, where she worked on a range of private equity matters. Thereafter, Lynette practised for over 3 years in a US-headquartered international law firm in Singapore, where she was extensively involved in, amongst other things, the completion of the project financing of a public-private partnership desalination plant project and various private equity and M&A transactions in the energy, projects and infrastructure space.

Javier A. Silva Managing Associate

San Francisco

Javier's practice spans securities litigation, complex commercial disputes, government and internal investigations, cybersecurity and privacy matters, and regulatory enforcement actions.  In his commercial practice, Javier has represented companies and individuals in a wide range of civil disputes including claims of breach of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and consumer protection issues.  Javier also has experience advising executives and boards on corporate governance best practices and fiduciary and disclosure duties.

Javier joined Orrick after completing a one-year fellowship as an Orrick Fellow at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability where he focused on criminal justice reform and analyzing Fourth Amendment issues.  

As a law student, Javier worked as a summer judicial extern in the Central District of California, and as a law clerk at the California State Assembly drafting policy and legal memoranda.

Taylor Ball Senior Associate

Santa Monica

Taylor’s recent sell-side experience includes having represented 

• 21st Century Fox, Inc.* in its acquisition by The Walt Disney Company
• E Trade Financial Corporation* in its acquisition by Morgan Stanley
• Rockwell Collins, Inc.* in its acquisition by United Technologies Corp.
• DPx Holdings B.V.* in its acquisition by Thermo Fisher

Her recent buy-side experience includes having represented 

• IAC* in its acquisition of Care.com
• French Multinational Luxury Goods Company* in its acquisition of Tiffany & Co.
• Exact Sciences Corporation* in its acquisition of Genomic Health, Inc.
• Hillenbrand, Inc.* in its acquisition of Milacron Holdings

*Denotes pre-Orrick experience.

Diana Szego Fassbender Partner

Washington, D.C.

Diana’s experience in managing intricate, high-stakes litigation is evident in her innovative and cost-effective case strategies that consistently lead to favorable resolutions.

Diana's clients rely on her sophisticated, thoughtful approach to ensure solutions align with their overall business goals. Whether it’s through inception, trial, or appeal, Diana's involvement in all phases of litigation guarantees a seamless and effective process. When a business dispute requires aggressive action, Diana is equally adept at representing plaintiffs, showcasing her versatility and determination to achieve fair outcomes for her clients.

Though her experience spans a range of high-stakes commercial disputes, class action and product liability litigation are cornerstones of her practice. In addition to her skill in product liability, Diana has over a decade of experience litigating a variety of intellectual property matters. Her portfolio includes complex multi-defendant, multi-patent district court infringement actions, fast-paced Section 337 Investigations in the International Trade Commission, and high-stakes copyright and trademark cases.

Beyond her litigation success, Diana is dedicated to fostering talent and diversity within the legal community. She has served as a deputy to Orrick's Women's Initiative and played a key role in Orrick's recruiting efforts. Diana previously co-chaired the Associates Committee of Orrick's Washington, D.C., office, earning the Mentor of the Year award in 2011 for her outstanding contributions.

Since joining Orrick's New York office in 2007, Diana has been actively involved in community service. Before Orrick, Diana practiced law in Miami, where she was involved in the local legal community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Dade County Bar Association and participating in the Dade County eMentor program and the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade.