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Gavin McGimpsey

Associate

Santa Monica

In complex litigation and appeals, Gavin makes it simple.

Gavin draws on a depth of experience—as a classroom instructor, software developer, and EMT—to tell the winning story when it matters most.  He has represented technology companies and government clients with billions on the line, while focusing his pro bono practice on individuals' appeals.

Before joining Orrick, Gavin clerked for Judge Sandra Ikuta on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  He graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was a law review editor, teaching assistant, and moot court champion.

  • Gavin has been engaged on high-stakes intellectual property disputes, including:

    • Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment (Supreme Court), representing Cox in a $1 billion copyright infringement suit at the certiorari stage and on the briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court.
    • New York Times v. Microsoft and related suits (S.D.N.Y.), representing Microsoft against copyright challenges to LLMs.
    • Fundamental v. Anker (D. Del.) – representing Anker in patent litigation related to USB charging, Gavin argued at trial for judgment as a matter of law and drafted post-trial briefing.

    Gavin has also briefed a variety of pro bono matters:

    • a Third Circuit appeal on behalf of a lawful permanent resident, challenging the grounds of a deportability finding.
    • an amicus brief supporting certiorari on behalf of a non-profit public-interest law and policy center.
    • a veteran's appeal, seeking an Honorable discharge characterization in light of Don't Ask, Don't Tell's repeal.