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We focus on serving the Technology, Energy & Infrastructure and Finance sectors globally. Clients worldwide call on our teams for forward-looking commercial advice on transactions, litigation and compliance matters. We bring distinctive quality, teamwork and value to the table – and innovate in everything we do.
News & Client Results
Orrick’s Kelly Cullen Named to Irish Legal 100 List
| November.16.2020
Congratulations to Kelly Cullen, Director of Orrick’s Global Operations and Innovation Center (GOIC), on her selection to the Irish Legal 100 list.
MCCA Recognizes Orrick With 2020 Thomas L. Sager Award
| November.09.2020
Orrick is honored to receive the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2020 Thomas L. Sager Award in recognition of our efforts to drive equality ...
Orrick Advises PayPal in $50 Million Investment in Black and Latinx-Led VC Funds
| November.04.2020
We are honored to collaborate with longtime client PayPal in the first investment announced under its program to invest $530 million to support ...
Orrick Again Named to National Law Journal’s Appellate Hot List
| November.02.2020
The National Law Journal has named Orrick to its Appellate Hot List for the ninth time, highlighting the firm for another year of major wins.
U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Orrick Appellate Team in Important Test of Qualified Immunity for Government Officials
| November.02.2020
The first decision of its kind in at least 16 years, the ruling reinforced the limits of qualified immunity for government officials.
Orrick Named Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution by JUVE
| October.29.2020
Congratulations to the Orrick Germany team, named Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution at the 2020 JUVE Awards.
FT, Legal Week and PILnet Recognize the Greece Collaborative Project with Pro Bono Awards
| October.21.2020
Through an innovative pro bono partnership between law firms and an NGO, lawyers have been able to provide meaningful legal assistance, both in ...
Orrick's Amanda Stephens Named a Bond Buyer Rising Star
| October.19.2020
Congratulations to Orrick’s Amanda Stephens on being named to the Bond Buyer's 2020 Rising Stars list, which recognizes leading municipal finance ...
Jeremy Kudon Named a Law360 MVP for a Second Time
| October.16.2020
Law360 has named Orrick partner Jeremy Kudon an MVP in the Sports & Betting category, citing his pioneering work securing legislation in states ...
Walt Brown and Melinda Haag Recognized Among Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California
| October.08.2020
The Daily Journal has named partners Walt Brown and Melinda Haag to its list of Top Trade Secrets Lawyers in California.
Orrick Advises Momentus on $1.2 Billion SPAC Merger
| October.07.2020
Orrick is advising Momentus Inc. on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC merger with Stable Road Acquisition Corp.
Orrick Makes Fourth Partner Addition to Tech Transactions Team
| October.06.2020
Orrick welcomes Tech Transactions advisor Sarah Schaedler as a partner in San Francisco. Sarah advises companies on the IP and data privacy aspects ...
Orrick Advises Clover Health on $3.7 Billion SPAC Merger
| October.06.2020
Orrick is advising San Francisco-based healthcare technology company Clover Health on its definitive agreement to become publicly traded via a SPAC ...
Orrick Advises Asana on Direct Listing on NYSE
| September.30.2020
Orrick has advised San Francisco-based workplace management company Asana on its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange – making it only the ...
Orrick Team Recognized as American Lawyer Litigators of the Week for Major Oracle Win
| September.28.2020
Congratulations to partners Erin Connell and Warrington Parker, Senior Counsel Gary Siniscalco and Of Counsel Katie Mantoan and the rest of an Orrick ...
Orrick Employment Team Secures Complete Win for Oracle Against U.S. Department of Labor
| September.22.2020
A U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Law judge rejected a case brought against Oracle by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract ...
Orrick Again Expands Tech Transactions Team
| September.21.2020
Welcome to Tech Transactions advisor Colleen McDuffie who joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Daily Journal Recognizes Lynne Hermle and Randy Luskey Among Top 100 Lawyers in California
| September.16.2020
Congratulations to partners Randy Luskey and Lynne Hermle for being named to the Daily Journal’s annual list of the top 100 lawyers in California.
Orrick Adds Technology Transactions Rising Star in London
| September.09.2020
Orrick announced today that technology transactions advisor Faraaz Samadi has joined the firm as a partner in London. He is the 9th addition to ...
Orrick Adds Life Sciences Licensing Advisor Shana Solomon
| September.09.2020
Orrick announced today that Shana Solomon, a seasoned advisor to companies in the life science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, has ...
The A-List – 2020 and 12 times
Global 20 Firm – 2019 and eight times
Appellate Hot List – 2019 and eight times
How We Innovate
We've reexamined the traditional approach to the practice of law, resulting in innovations in providing legal advice, in our collaborative approach to client service, and in how we run our firm.
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America
Financial Times
2016, 2017 + 2018
Runner-up in 2019
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“Veterans and military spouses may not take a traditional path to a career in the law, but they bring other strengths and skills that make them valuable hires."
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