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Orrick Adds First-Chair Litigator Christina Maccio in Houston
Christina brings a proven record at trial, on appeal, and in U.S. and international arbitration venues on behalf of U.S. and global energy companies.
Orrick Named to National Law Journal's 2020 Pro Bono Hot List
Orrick was named for the third consecutive year to the National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Hot List, which this year featured firms that “tackled some of ...
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News
Orrick Receives Beacon of Justice Award for Pro Bono Effort for Immigrants at U.S. Border
July.21.2020
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association has recognized Orrick as a 2020 Beacon of Justice Award winner for our pro bono work protecting the ...
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Trends in cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance
Client Results
Orrick Obtains Victory in Trade Secrets Case on Behalf of African Business Leader
| October.08.2020
We defeated a trade secret suit seeking damages of at least $1 billion on behalf of one of Africa’s most prominent business leaders.
Cross-Practice Orrick Team Secures Major Court Win for MEAG in Challenge to Nuclear Power Plant Expansion in Georgia
| June.22.2020
A cross-practice Orrick team secured a significant federal court ruling for long-time client the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (“MEAG”).
Orrick Litigation and Public Policy Team Wins Constitutional Challenge to Washington State Tax on Major Financial Institutions
| May.11.2020
A Washington state court judge has struck down a state tax on large out-of-state financial institutions because it violates interstate commerce ...
Orrick Litigation Team Wins Key Ruling in Minnesota Appeals Court for Client Xponential
| April.28.2020
An Orrick team secured an important decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals, which sided with our client Xponential Fitness on a key ...
Orrick Team Secures California Appeals Court Ruling Setting Aside $62 Million Judgment Against Four Tech Companies
| January.02.2020
A California appeals court this week reversed a $62.2 million judgment in a lengthy litigation battle involving shareholder claims and IP rights.
Orrick Litigation Team Wins $1.5 Billion Second Circuit Appeal for KBC Bank
| November.19.2019
A cross practice team of Orrick lawyers secured an important win in the Second Circuit on behalf of KBC Bank in a nearly eight-year litigation battle.
Ninth Circuit Backs Orrick Appellate Team in Providing Greater Protections for Noncitizens Seeking Humanitarian Relief
| July.18.2019
Providing stronger protections for noncitizens seeking humanitarian relief from deportation, an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of ...
Orrick Cybersecurity Litigation Team Wins Eighth Circuit Ruling Dismissing Data Breach Class Action Claims Against Supervalu
| May.31.2019
Orrick's cybersecurity and privacy litigation team won complete dismissal in a federal appeals court of all class action claims against Supervalu in ...
Orrick Wins Major Appellate Victory in Stockton Bankruptcy Case
| December.10.2018
An Orrick team secured a complete victory in the Ninth Circuit on behalf of the City of Stockton, California in an appeal from an order confirming ...
Orrick Team Secures Dismissal of Whistleblower Case Against UCSF
| December.05.2018
A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California, UCSF Medical Center and 8 individuals.
Testimonials
They have the best strategic, analytical and creative thinkers and provide high-quality work even in the face of complex and difficult issues.
Chambers USA, 2020
They have impeccable legal skills, excellent judgment and a formidable reputation," and "they excel in making a general counsel's job easier.
Chambers USA, 2020
They have the ability to see everything in 3D; they understand, at a fundamentally deep level, the risk for their client. They just see everything.
Chambers USA, 2020
They're very good at bringing teams together, and they do an awesome job.
Chambers USA, 2020
They're very creative - they're just one of the best.
Chambers USA, 2020
The 'top-notch team' at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP continues to secure major wins for its clients in disputes ranging from fraud to trade secrets to unfair competition.
The Legal 500 USA, 2019
The team is very competent, reactive, efficient and precise.
The Legal 500 EMEA, France, 2020
Provides excellent legal knowledge and analysis, coupled with a sensible, common-sense approach.
The Legal 500 UK, 2020
Proficient in the legal and judicial systems of Mainland China and Hong Kong, and the team can provide clients with comprehensive dispute resolution advice. At the same time, they can work in Chinese and English to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of communication.
The Legal 500 China, 2020