Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Orrick, Sally served as counsel at Buckley LLP and on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) at the United States Senate. During law school, she served as a summer law clerk to the Honorable Robert H. Hodges, Jr. at the United States Court of Federal Claims and interned at the Office of the Solicitor General at the United States Department of Justice.
Seattle
As the Director of Responsible Business Solutions at Orrick, Hayden helps clients design, build and defend their approach to responsible business. This includes non-legal strategic advice on developing strategies, addressing compliance, and preparing disclosures. Focusing on data analytics and peer benchmarking, Hayden manages a team of non-legal analysts and advisors who help businesses navigate the patchwork of existing and emerging sustainability laws and regulations, diverging sustainability reporting standards, and a dynamic policy environment.
Using data, Hayden and his team provide visibility over changing approaches and emerging best practices for responsible business across a fast-moving market.
Hayden's areas of focus include:
Hayden has provided advice on building climate change programs, preparing standards-aligned sustainability reports, and defending against shareholder and activist proposals. This includes outsourced solutions for CDP and EcoVadis reporting, addressing and improving third-party sustainability ratings and rankings, and building and running sustainability governance and management committees. Hayden has also helped dozens of clients prepare sustainability reports aligned with the SASB Standards, recommendations of the TCFD, and GRI Standards.
Houston
Alessandra advises clients on a wide range of project development and corporate transaction matters in the energy industry, with a particular concentration on renewable energy projects. Alessandra has experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture and joint development agreements, and other corporate governance agreements and documentation.
Düsseldorf
Ihre Beratungstätigkeit konzentriert sich auf nationale und internationale Schiedsverfahren und komplexe Streitverfahren vor nationalen Gerichten, vornehmlich mit Bezug zu Post-M&A, energierechtlichen und gesellschaftsrechtlichen Fragen sowie Anlagenbau und Investitionsschutzrecht.
Franziska Grote ist als Parteivertreterin und Schiedsrichterin in Schiedsverfahren unter diversen Schiedsordnungen tätig, z.B. ICC-Regeln, DIS-Regeln, ICSID-Regeln sowie in ad hoc-Verfahren. Sie vertritt Mandanten auch bei der Anerkennung und Vollstreckung von Schiedssprüchen. Sie berät dabei in allen Phasen der Streitbeilegung und vertritt weltweit tätige Unternehmen ebenso in Streitigkeiten vor den deutschen Gerichten. Ihre Fälle umfassen eine Vielzahl von Branchen, z.B. Infrastruktursektor, Energiesektor, Automobilindustrie, Technologiesektor und Life Science.
Franziska Grote ist als Rechtsanwältin in Deutschland und Frankreich zugelassen. Weitere Erfahrungen in der internationalen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit sammelte sie bei Aufenthalten in Paris und London. Sie ist in verschiedenen schiedsrechtlichen Vereinigungen aktiv und ist derzeit DIS Regionalkoordinatorin für das Gebiet Rhein/Ruhr (von 2019-2021 war sie bereits Koordinatorin für die DIS40). Sie hält ein Seminar an der Beck-Akademie zum Thema Post M&A Disputes und spricht regelmäßig auf Konferenzen zu Themen der internationalen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit.
Wheeling, W.V. (GOIC)
Wheeling, W.V. (GOIC)
Boston
Peter counsels clients on the implementation of global privacy programs. He advises on U.S. state privacy laws and the impact of international laws from a U.S. perspective, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
Peter also helps clients develop AI governance programs. He advises clients on the responsible use of AI by employees, the risks presented by AI tools, and the design of consumer-facing AI.
During law school, Peter completed externships at the Center for AI and Digital Policy and the office of an EEOC Commissioner, focusing on issues related to AI in the workplace.
Peter is designated by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US).
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Kayla draws on her prior experience as an attorney in the Office of Administrative Judges and Dispute Resolution at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to advise clients on FERC litigation, policy, and procedure. Kayla has extensive knowledge in issues arising under the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and the Natural Gas Act. She also represents LNG developers and natural gas pipeline companies in all aspects of FERC authorization and certificate matters. Kayla also helps clients navigate FERC-regulated wholesale energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets.
Kayla is recognized as an Associate to Watch by Chambers USA Nationwide (2025), where clients describe her as "a real asset" and that her "knowledge of FERC related matters has been very beneficial."
New York
In the energy sector, John's work focuses on project finance and development, general corporate matters and miscellaneous investor arrangements in all phases of the development, financing, construction and operation of primarily renewable energy projects. In the infrastructure sector, his work focuses on the development, construction, operation, maintenance and financing of complex infrastructure projects with a focus on public-private partnerships.
John was a summer associate with Orrick in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, he served as law clerk for the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning and law clerk for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pittsburgh Office of General Counsel.
Mailand
Based in Milan, Gabriele advises startups, emerging growth companies, and investors on corporate matters, including equity financings, strategic acquisitions, and corporate governance. His practice spans a wide range of sectors, with a particular emphasis on the technology, media, and digital services industries.
Gabriele has been involved in a variety of notable transactions, including early and growth-stage investment rounds for tech companies developing innovative platforms in content creation, logistics, and enterprise solutions. He has also advised on strategic acquisitions involving both majority and minority investments in companies operating in the insurance, digital media, and customer engagement spaces.
Los Angeles; Santa Monica
Los Angeles; Santa Monica
Tim advises startups and venture capital firms on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, data privacy, technology protection, and the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property and technology assets. Additionally, he counsels clients on intellectual property, technology and privacy issues in connection with financings, M&A and other corporate transactions.
With experience in managing hundreds of strategic transactions and licensing agreements each year, Tim helps clients streamline deals and navigate complex situations. His work spans various industries, including B2B and B2C SaaS, Web3/crypto, and alternative proteins, allowing him to apply best practices and innovative solutions across sectors. Tim’s extensive experience enables him to deliver tailored strategies for client engagements, ensuring deals progress smoothly, risks are minimized, and opportunities are maximized. He also represents several leading venture capital firms in their investment activities.
Tim has negotiated significant corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, and licensing arrangements with and against some of the world’s most influential companies, including retail giants, technology innovators, automotive manufacturers and major financial institutions worldwide. Tim is a former Residential Fellow for Copyright and Fair Use at Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society.
New York
Rebecca has broad experience representing corporations in all stages of litigation, including pre-suit demands, motions to dismiss, fact and expert discovery and depositions, summary judgment, trial preparation, and trial. Rebecca has drafted various briefs for federal and state proceedings encompassing numerous substantive issues, including administrative law, constitutional law, civil procedure, evidentiary issues, business and contract disputes, and class actions.
Throughout her time at Orrick, Rebecca has maintained an active pro bono practice, largely focused on immigration issues.
Rebecca previously served as a law clerk to Hon. Thomas F. Hogan at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and Hon. Judith C. McCarthy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Düsseldorf
Zu seinen Mandanten zählen Technologieunternehmen in allen Phasen sowie Venture Capital und Corporate Venture Capital Investoren. Gemeinsam mit einem internationalen und interdisziplinären Team begleitet er zudem Scaleups und Multinationals bei ihren Expansionsprojekten und hat hier einen besonderen Fokus auf Cross-Border-Transaktionen zwischen Deutschland und den USA.
Svens Ziel ist es, für seine Mandanten Brücken zwischen Deutschland, dem Silicon Valley und anderen internationalen Technologiezentren zu bauen, um ihnen dabei zu helfen, im internationalen Markt erfolgreich zu wachsen. Sein juristischer und betriebswirtschaftlicher Hintergrund, sein Unternehmergeist und die Erfahrung aus mehr als 400 Finanzierungsrunden und M&A-Projekten über viele Branchen hinweg erlauben es ihm, die strategischen und kommerziellen Ziele seiner Mandanten umfassend zu verstehen und hierfür kreative Lösungen zu finden.
Sven Greulich unterstützt ehrenamtlich diverse Gründerinitiativen an der WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, der RWTH Aachen, der Technischen Universität München sowie am Karlsruhe Institute of Technology; er ist regelmäßiger Gastdozent an der WHU und den RWTH incubation und innovation Centern. 2020 hat er das Founder Legal Boot Camp ins Leben gerufen, ein einzigartiges Seminarprogramm, das angehende Gründerteams von technischen und Wirtschaftshochschulen auf alle relevanten rechtlichen Fallstricke bei der Gründung, Finanzierung und in der ersten Wachstumsphase hinweist. Zusammen mit Deutschlands führenden Gründungsuniversitäten organisiert findet das Founder Legal Boot Camp mittlerweile dreimal pro Jahr in Düsseldorf, München und Karlsruhe/Stuttgart (alternierend) statt.
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