Law360 Names Litigator Jennifer Lee a Banking Rising Star

2 minute read | August.19.2025

Law360 has named Orrick financial services litigator Jennifer Lee a 2025 Rising Star in the banking category.

Jennifer is recognized for her work on the frontlines of high-stakes litigation for some of the world's largest financial institutions. She recently played a key role on the Orrick team that prevailed at trial for Credit Suisse in a complex nine-figure RMBS dispute, and for Nationstar Mortgage in a case involving nearly $2 billion in mortgage loans.
In an interview with the publication, Jennifer spoke about her proudest moments as an attorney, including the success on behalf of Credit Suisse. "That result didn't just benefit our client, but really it set a precedent for all the remaining cases."
Jennifer also reflected on the experiences that have shaped her career - including the guidance she received from her mentor, Richard Jacobsen, Lead Partner of Orrick's Litigation & Disputes practice - and the values that continue to motivate her. "It's really important to me to make it a priority to mentor younger attorneys. I'm super thankful to have the opportunity to pay it forward as I continue to grow."

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Jennifer C. Lee Partner, Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution, White Collar, Investigations, Securities Litigation & Compliance

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Jennifer C. Lee Partner

San Francisco

Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation

Jennifer represents Credit Suisse Securities in billion-dollar RMBS actions brought by monoline insurers, trustees, regulators alleging rep and warranty breaches, fraud and securities violations. Jennifer also represents Goldman Sachs in two RMBS putback actions pending in the Southern District of New York.

Mortgage Servicing

Jennifer represents Caliber in a breach of contract dispute over the servicing of thousands of early buy-out loans. Jennifer also represented Nationstar in a similar dispute. She also represented Ocwen Mortgage Servicing in a consumer class action in the Eastern District of California.

Commercial Disputes

Jennifer also handles commercial disputes for financial services and fintech companies, including representing Pipe Technologies, Inc. in multiple commercial disputes regarding payment of services.

Pro Bono and Community Leadership

Jennifer is dedicated to pro bono work, including asylum claims, a cause close to her heart as a child of immigrants. Prior to joining Orrick, she held a fellowship position in the Law Reform Unit at the Legal Aid Society of New York, litigating both individual cases as well as class actions.

Jennifer is a leader and advocate for inclusion and belonging initiatives in the legal profession. She leads Orrick's Inclusion & Belonging Committee in San Francisco. She has served as a fellow for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and is active in the California Minority Counsel Program.