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Onur Öztürk Counsel

Monaco

He regularly advises founder teams on the establishment of a two-tier U.S./German holding structures, be it in connection with their admission to a U.S. accelerator or be it for better access to early-stage financing opportunities in the richer U.S. funding ecosystem.

During his legal training, Onur had been with the M&A practice of a Big Four accounting firm and the legal department of a major German technology company in Germany and Canada. In 2022, Onur worked from our San Francisco and Menlo Park offices for three months to take a deep-dive into the Silicon Valley's start-up ecosystem.

Livia Maria Pedroni Partner

Milano

Grazie alla profonda conoscenza del mercato della tecnologia e dell'innovazione, Livia offre regolarmente consulenza a società early e late-stage in merito a round di investimento singoli e multi-tranche, secondari, finanziamenti ponte, LBO, buyout e altri tipi di exit, M&A e riorganizzazioni aziendali. Ha lavorato con aziende innovative di profilo internazionale e ha fornito consulenza a molti dei principali investitori di venture capital e private equity del mercato italiano e estero.

Accanto all'attenzione per il mondo tech, Livia ha acquisito una specifica competenza in ambito healthcare lavorando a fianco di uno dei principali gruppi leader mondiali nel settore delle analisi di laboratorio, a partire dal suo ingresso sulla scena nazionale fino al consolidamento della propria posizione di leadership in Italia attraverso operazioni di M&A.

Joseph Perkins Partner

Silicon Valley

In the fast-paced and unprecedented blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, Joseph helps companies develop innovative and comprehensive legal strategies to achieve their goals of bringing to market disruptive and transformative technologies. From DAO and NFT creation, general corporate and fundraising strategies, to navigating complex and changing regulatory regimes, Joseph has become a go-to advisor for companies in the blockchain and virtual currency ecosystem.

As a member of Orrick’s Technology Companies Group, Joseph assists cutting-edge technology companies and investors with general corporate counseling, private venture capital financing, and M&A services. Joseph has had the opportunity to work with some of the most iconic companies in Silicon Valley, advising on corporate strategy and fundraising matters.

Joseph plays a key role in connecting the Silicon Valley and Japan tech and venture ecosystems. He advises Japanese technology companies and corporate venture capital funds, leveraging his Silicon Valley background to support their growth. Fluent in Japanese, Joseph maintains strong ties to Japanese businesses and collaborates closely with Orrick’s Tokyo practice.

Yael Perl Partner

Silicon Valley

Yael has extensive experience with advising founders, investors and boards of tech and life sciences companies at all stages and advises on cutting edge deals and complex transactions, with a focus on venture capital financings, debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She practices across a variety of industries, including software and technology, energy, gaming, healthcare and life sciences. Yael’s practice also includes advising venture capital firms and strategic corporate investors in their investments into technology and life sciences companies.

Yael’s broad-based domestic and international experience also includes advising Israeli venture capital funds, high-tech firms and startups while practicing at some of the top-rated firms in Tel Aviv.

Cody Peterson Partner

Los Angeles; Santa Monica

Cody works with founders at every stage, from early formation to financing rounds, acquisitions, and IPOs. He has a particular focus on first-time founders navigating the complexities of startup life, helping them make informed decisions without getting lost in legal jargon.

Before becoming a lawyer, Cody was the COO of a health and fitness e-commerce startup in Las Vegas. That entrepreneurial experience shaped his approach—he brings a “nothing is impossible” mindset and a deep understanding that legal matters are just one piece of the puzzle for founders. His advice is always practical, actionable, and tailored to the realities of running a fast-moving business.

Cody represents both startups and venture funds across industries including e-commerce, fintech, climatetech, future of work, edtech, life sciences, and biotech. He also leverages Orrick’s deep industry focuses and innovative legal tools to help high-growth companies navigate financings, IPOs, and M&A transactions.

An active member of the LA startup community, Cody regularly mentors and coaches founders, including participants in the Plug In Accelerator, a program supporting Black and Latinx early-stage entrepreneurs.

Cody earned his law degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Pomona College. Before joining Orrick, he was a partner and co-founder of Gunderson Dettmer’s Los Angeles office.

Josh Pollick Partner

Santa Monica

Josh represents high-growth technology companies and venture capital firms in many areas, including corporate and securities law, corporate formations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, secondary offerings and SPAC transactions.

Josh was recognized as a Fintech Rising Star by Law360 for his work representing innovative companies such as Accrue, Crexi, Dave, Deel, Dub, Get Covered, Trullion and Stripe. He has been nationally recognized by Chambers and Partners USA and Legal500 for his work representing startups and venture capital funds.

Josh’s company-side representations also include high-growth AI and SaaS companies, such as Speak and Supabase, energy tech companies such as Radiant Nuclear and Zeno Power, and healthtech companies such as Grow Therapy, Pearl and Saferide Health.  

In addition to his company-side representations, Josh has represented leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors, including Bonfire, Coatue, Darsana Capital, D1 Capital, Ground Up Ventures, Pathbreaker Ventures, Upfront Ventures and Wonder Ventures.

Josh has significant buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, including representing Deel in its acquisitions of CapBase, Legalpad, Hofy, Payspace, Roots, Zavvy and Zeitgold.

Scott Porter Senior Corporate Counsel

San Francisco

Scott was an associate at the firm from 1998 until 2006 and has experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities law and general corporate matters.

Prior to joining Orrick, he was an associate at Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP from 1997 to 1998.

Ginevra Rebecchini Senior Associate

Milano

Basata nella sede di Milano, assiste sia investitori che società (incluse startup e scale-up) nella strutturazione ed esecuzione di operazioni in una vasta gamma di settori, con un focus particolare su tecnologia e innovazione.

Grazie a un’esperienza trasversale e a solide competenze tecniche, Ginevra supporta i clienti lungo l’intero ciclo di vita societario, offrendo consulenza strategica su tematiche sia nazionali che cross-border.

Vanta una significativa esperienza nell’ambito di round di finanziamento per società tech in fase early e late stage, nonché in operazioni di private equity e growth capital. Ha lavorato in settori come digital health, intelligenza artificiale, agritech, enterprise software e consumer tech.

Ginevra assiste regolarmente investitori istituzionali e aziende in forte crescita nella strutturazione delle operazioni e nella gestione di questioni normative e di governance complesse, sia in Italia che a livello internazionale.

Fornisce inoltre consulenza in operazioni di M&A, incluse acquisizioni di asset strategici e partecipazioni di controllo in realtà ad alto potenziale. La sua esperienza comprende operazioni in settori come assicurazioni, mobilità e SaaS, spesso con target dinamici, tech-driven e con una forte componente internazionale.

Jason Remy Associate

Santa Monica

Jason serves as a trusted advisor to founders, emerging growth companies, venture capital funds, and other strategic investors in a wide array of corporate matters in connection with planning and executing a variety of transactions. Primarily, including formation, early and late-stage venture funding rounds, corporate governance, fund formation, investment matters, mergers and acquisitions, and technology transactions. Jason advises companies across software, fintech, sports, artificial intelligence, crypto, and digital media.

Jason represents companies across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Prior to joining Orrick, Jason spent time within the legal departments of Netflix, Google, Facebook, and reserve stablecoin cryptocurrency.

Prior to law school, Jason worked at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP aiding trials in federal courts, including The Northern District of California; The Southern District of New York; The Eastern District of Louisiana; and The Western District of Missouri.

Kelsey Repka Managing Associate

New York

Kelsey, based in the New York Office, works closely with innovative startups and venture capital investors, helping them navigate the legal complexities of growing their business. Focusing on venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, Kelsey enjoys guiding clients from the early stages of their journey through to successful exits.

Christopher Reynolds Senior Associate

Portland

Jake Routhier Corporate Innovation Attorney

San Francisco

Jake also represents high growth technology companies in several areas, including corporate and securities law, formation, and venture capital financings.
Jake received his JD/MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School of Business in 2018, where he received the Academic Excellence Fellowship. He is also a 2010 graduate of Dartmouth College and prior to attending law school worked at education startups in New York.