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Jeeeun (Michelle) Lee Managing Associate

Silicon Valley

Michelle focuses on capital markets transactions, including representing issuers in initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and tender offers and advising clients on corporate governance and securities law compliance matters.

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Practice:

  • Contentieux complexes & Résolution des litiges
  • White Collar, Investigations, Securities Litigation & Compliance

Jennifer C. Lee Partner

San Francisco

Jennifer defends her clients in federal and state litigation across the country that allege fraud, breach of contract, or securities law violations.  She is a key member of an Orrick trial team that has shaped the legal landscape of RMBS litigation after the 2009 financial crisis, delivering out-of-the box arguments and innovative solutions for her clients, from initial receipt of pre-litigation demands through expert work, summary judgment and trial.

Jennifer's mortgage-backed securities litigation experience, which spans the last decade, includes:

  • Representing Credit Suisse Securities in multiple million and billion-dollar actions across the country brought by monoline insurers, trustees, and regulators alleging breaches of representations and warranties, fraud, and securities violations. Recent highlights include conducting direct examination of an expert witness in a trial in February 2023, and securing partial dismissal of claims in December 2023 after arguing a motion to dismiss.
  • Representing Goldman Sachs in two RMBS putback actions pending in the Southern District of New York alleging that Goldman breached representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the deal loans.

Jennifer also has significant mortgage servicing expertise, including the following matters:

  • Representing Nationstar in a breach of contract dispute alleging that Nationstar failed to properly service and made misrepresentations regarding thousands of early buy-out loans.
  • Representing Ocwen Mortgage Servicing in a consumer class action in the Eastern District of California alleging numerous claims including RICO, California consumer protection statutes and fraud.

Jennifer also represents financial services companies related to commercial disputes, including:

  • Representing Pipe Technologies, Inc. in multiple commercial disputes regarding payment of services.
  • Representing a large financial services platform in multiple subpoenas issued for production of documents.

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 was recently recognized as a Rising Star by Law360, one of four top attorneys under 40 in banking.  She was also recognized by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association as a Rising Star this year. 

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.

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Practice:

  • Technology & Innovation Sector
  • Technology Companies Group
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Public Finance

Elizabeth Lefever Of Counsel

Silicon Valley; Washington, D.C.

She focuses on high growth technology companies and represents both public and private companies and venture capital funds in many areas, including corporate and securities law, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, public company representation and private equity.

Prior to joining Orrick, Elizabeth was of counsel with Clifford Chance and an associate at Brobeck Phleger and Harrison.
christophe lefort

Practice:

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power
  • Africa
  • Amérique latine

Christophe Lefort Partner

Paris

Depuis plus de 30 ans, il conseille des opérateurs publics et privés, des entités gouvernementales, des constructeurs et des institutions financières dans la réalisation de leurs projets de construction et le financement de grands projets d'énergie (solaires, énergie renouvelables, biomasse…) et d'infrastructures (route, ferroviaire, portuaire et aéroportuaire, nucléaire…) en Europe, en Afrique et en Amérique Latine.

Il a notamment conseillé EDF, IFC et le gouvernement du Cameroun (en tant qu'investisseur) sur le développement et le financement du projet hydroélectrique de Nachtigal (420 MW) au Cameroun, l'un des plus grands projets hydroélectriques indépendants (IPP) prévus en Afrique ; Total Eren et Visolar sur le financement du projet de la centrale solaire photovoltaïque de Villarpando 100 Mwac en République Dominicaine ; Des institutions de financement d'un Groupement candidat pour l'attribution de la concession de l'autoroute A 412 "du Chablais" en France, a conseillé Bouygues Construction et Colas, un groupement d'offres confidentiel dans le cadre du financement, la construction et l'exploitation de la concession du Contournement Ouest de Strasbourg (A355).

Il dispose également d’une expérience notable dans le cadre d’acquisitions françaises et internationales dont notamment le conseil d’’Alkion Terminals France SAS, une filiale d'InfraVia Capital Partners, dans le cadre de son acquisition d'installations de stockage de liquides en vrac en France, au Portugal et en Espagne auprès de LBC Tank Terminals, conseil d’InfraVia dans le cadre de l'acquisition d'une participation substantielle dans une société ad hoc exploitant un aéroport européen.

Il est classé parmi les meilleurs avocats en matière de projets et d'énergie à l’international par le guide Chambers Global 2024 ainsi que dans le Top 100 Legal Powerlist de Jeune Afrique des avocats les plus influents d'Afrique francophone (2023).

Avant de rejoindre Orrick, Christophe a travaillé au sein d’un cabinet d’avocat de premier plan à Paris, et auparavant, fut Directeur Juridique de Bouygues travaux Publics et Responsable Juridique International Propreté et Transport pour Veolia Environnement (CGEA) pendant de nombreuses années.

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Practice:

  • Supreme Court & Appellate

Eliza Lehner Senior Associate

New York

Before joining Orrick, Eliza served as a law clerk to Judge Paul J. Watford on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Judge Jesse M. Furman on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan. She also worked as a temporary Special Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. 

Lauren Leibovitch Senior Associate

Santa Monica

Lauren focuses on defending employers in complex wage-and-hour lawsuits, including class, representative, and collective actions in both federal and state courts. She is a persuasive writer and experienced litigator who leverages her substantial wage-and-hour knowledge to develop creative strategies and solutions. Lauren has been a key player in successfully defeating class certification and securing dismissals of PAGA actions. Through smart litigation, Lauren ensures favorable outcomes for her clients.

Lauren has authored numerous articles and client alerts, providing valuable insights on various aspects of employment law. Before joining Orrick, Lauren served as co-editor of Morrison & Foerster's Employment Law Commentary blog, which covers judicial, litigation, and legislative developments, their implications for employers, and strategies to ensure compliance and avoid lawsuits.

Lauren graduated cum laude from the University of California, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), where she was Senior Articles Editor for the Hastings Law Journal and received CALI Awards for earning the highest grade in Legal Writing & Research, E-Discovery, and Critical Studies I: Writing. During pursuit of her J.D., she served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Mary E. Wiss and the Honorable Curtis E.A. Karnow in the San Francisco Superior Court of Complex Civil Litigation, and for the Honorable Consuelo B. Marshall in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In undergrad, Lauren was an NCAA Division I coxswain on UCLA’s rowing team.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Fintech
  • Technology & Innovation

Rachel Leigh Senior Associate

Londres

Rachel is known for her work with early-stage and high-growth technology companies, partnering closely with founders to support their financing needs. Rachel helps businesses scale by connecting them with specialist expertise within the firm, including intellectual property and employment law.

Rachel also represents corporate acquirers in acquisitions and joint ventures, and advises growth companies on bolt-on acquisitions and exit strategies. Her experience includes working with both trade acquirers and private equity houses.

Rachel’s clients include notable companies such as Butternut Box and Inforcer, whom she advises on financing and general corporate matters.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group

Mayeul Lelievre Managing Associate

Paris

Mayeul accompagne les startups et les entreprises plus matures du secteur de la Tech dans leurs opérations de croissance, que ce soit lors de leurs levées de fonds ou lors de leur éventuelle cession. Il conseille les fondateurs dans le développement et la mise en oeuvre de stratégie de gouvernance d'entreprise ainsi que dans l'émission d'instruments de capital personnalisés selon leurs besoins.

Léo LEMAIRE Associate

Paris

Léo intervient principalement dans la résolution des contentieux de droit des affaires. Il accompagne des entreprises françaises et internationales dans le traitement amiable ou judiciaire de leurs différends.

Avant de rejoindre Orrick en qualité d'avocat admis aux barreaux de New York et de Paris, Léo était stagiaire au sein du département contentieux d'Orrick et a également réalisé d'autres stages au sein de différents cabinets internationaux de premier plan à Paris.

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Practice:

  • Energy & Infrastructure Sector
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Grace Lentz Senior Associate

Houston

Grace advises clients on the successful execution of complex energy projects. She represents developers, sponsors and utilities in the development, acquisition and sale of energy assets, primarily renewable and conventional power technologies. 

Her practice spans the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement and construction, major equipment supply, and long-term offtake arrangements. She has significant experience in build-transfer transactions and supports clients through complex M&A and joint venture arrangements in the energy space.

Grace brings a practical, business-focused approach to every deal, helping clients manage risk and achieve their commercial goals in a dynamic sector.

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Practice:

  • Finance Sector
  • Health Care Finance
  • Public Finance

Mayling Leong Of Counsel

Sacramento

In addition, Mayling serves as issuer’s counsel to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and the California Public Finance Authority for 501(c)(3) conduit financings, and as special counsel to the California State Treasurer’s Office in transactions for bonds insured through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information’s Cal-Mortgage Loan Insurance program.

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Practice:

  • Financial & Fintech Advisory
  • Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)
  • Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
  • Fintech
  • Investigations internationales et mesures d'application

Sasha Leonhardt Partner

Washington, D.C.

Sasha also has substantial experience advising clients on the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Military Lending Act (MLA), Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). He advises companies, non-profits and industry associations with consumer privacy issues arising from the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Regulation P, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and its Affiliate Marketing Rule and state and federal laws that address data privacy and information security.

In addition to representing clients, Sasha has published numerous articles on various aspects of consumer financial services law and practice, including data privacy, class action litigation, white collar litigation, whistleblower lawsuits and recent trends in regulation and enforcement. He also maintains an active pro bono practice and serves as a member of the Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Young Lawyers Alliance. A frequent speaker on a variety of legal topics, Sasha has taught at Duke University School of Law and American University Washington College of Law, and was previously a Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School.

Prior to joining Orrick, Sasha was a partner at Buckley LLP. He also previously served as Deputy Press Secretary to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. He is accredited as a Privacy Law Specialist, a Fellow of Information Privacy, a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM/US), and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.