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Douglas E. Goodfriend Partner

New York

He frequently serves as bond counsel to municipal issuers participating in the financing programs of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and the grant and loan programs of the Rural Development division of the United States Department of Agriculture.

Douglas' particular areas of New York municipal law interest include open spaces programs and financings, town and county improvement district formation, consolidation and improvement, innovative lease-purchase financings, bond resolution referendum law, village local improvement programs and the drafting of local laws and propositions, as well as state legislation on behalf of clients.

Douglas is a frequent speaker at municipal professional organizations on local finance law, federal securities law and federal tax matters affecting municipal debt issuance.

Sally Gorrin Counsel

Washington, D.C.

Prior to joining Orrick, Sally served as counsel at Buckley LLP and on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) at the United States Senate. During law school, she served as a summer law clerk to the Honorable Robert H. Hodges, Jr. at the United States Court of Federal Claims and interned at the Office of the Solicitor General at the United States Department of Justice.

Hayden Goudy Director of Responsible Business Solutions

Seattle

As the Director of Responsible Business Solutions at Orrick, Hayden helps clients design, build and defend their approach to responsible business. This includes non-legal strategic advice on developing strategies, addressing compliance, and preparing disclosures.  Focusing on data analytics and peer benchmarking, Hayden manages a team of non-legal analysts and advisors who help businesses navigate the patchwork of existing and emerging sustainability laws and regulations, diverging sustainability reporting standards, and a dynamic policy environment.

Using data, Hayden and his team provide visibility over changing approaches and emerging best practices for responsible business across a fast-moving market.

Hayden's areas of focus include:

• The California climate laws
• EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
• IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Hayden has provided advice on building climate change programs, preparing standards-aligned sustainability reports, and defending against shareholder and activist proposals. This includes outsourced solutions for CDP and EcoVadis reporting, addressing and improving third-party sustainability ratings and rankings, and building and running sustainability governance and management committees. Hayden has also helped dozens of clients prepare sustainability reports aligned with the SASB Standards, recommendations of the TCFD, and GRI Standards. 

Alessandra Grace Senior Associate

Houston

Alessandra advises clients on a wide range of project development and corporate transaction matters in the energy industry, with a particular concentration on renewable energy projects.  Alessandra has experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture and joint development agreements, and other corporate governance agreements and documentation.

Franziska Gräfin Grote, LL.M. Partner

Düsseldorf

Franziska acts as counsel and arbitrator in arbitration proceedings under various rules, including the ICC, DIS, ICSID, UNCITRAL and in ad hoc proceedings. She also deals with issues relating to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. Franziska also advices on all stages of dispute resolution and acts as counsel for global enterprises in disputes before the national German courts. Her cases span a variety of industries including infrastructure projects, renewables, oil and gas, automotive, construction, technology and life science.

Franziska is a dual trained lawyer in Germany and France. She gained further experience by working in international arbitration hubs such as Paris and London and is active in various arbitration associations and was the regional co-chair of the DIS40, the young practitioners group of the German Arbitration Institution (DIS), until 2021. She teaches a seminar at the Beck Academy on Post M&A Disputes and regularly speaks at conferences on international arbitration topics.

Peter Graham Associate

Boston

Peter counsels clients on the implementation of global privacy programs. He advises on U.S. state privacy laws and the impact of international laws from a U.S. perspective, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.

Peter also helps clients develop AI governance programs. He advises clients on the responsible use of AI by employees, the risks presented by AI tools, and the design of consumer-facing AI.

During law school, Peter completed externships at the Center for AI and Digital Policy and the office of an EEOC Commissioner, focusing on issues related to AI in the workplace.

Peter is designated by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US).

Justin P. Graham Chief Technology Officer

Wheeling, W.V. (GOIC)

John D. Grant Sr Engy&Infra Career Associate

New York

In the energy sector, John's work focuses on project finance and development, general corporate matters and miscellaneous investor arrangements in all phases of the development, financing, construction and operation of primarily renewable energy projects. In the infrastructure sector, his work focuses on the development, construction, operation, maintenance and financing of complex infrastructure projects with a focus on public-private partnerships.

John was a summer associate with Orrick in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, he served as law clerk for the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning and law clerk for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pittsburgh Office of General Counsel.

Kayla Grant Senior Associate

Washington, D.C.

Kayla draws on her prior experience as an attorney in the Office of Administrative Judges and Dispute Resolution at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to advise clients on FERC litigation, policy, and procedure. Kayla has extensive knowledge in issues arising under the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and the Natural Gas Act. She also represents LNG developers and natural gas pipeline companies in all aspects of FERC authorization and certificate matters. Kayla also helps clients navigate FERC-regulated wholesale energy, capacity, and ancillary services markets. 

Kayla is recognized as an Associate to Watch by Chambers USA Nationwide (2024), where clients describe her as providing "excellent service and information" and "able to anticipate what clients are going to need and what FERC is going to do next."

Gabriele Greco Associate

Milano

Basato a Milano, Gabriele offre consulenza a startup, aziende in crescita e investitori su questioni societarie, tra cui equity financing, acquisizioni strategiche e governance aziendale. La sua expertise copre una vasta gamma di settori, con un particolare focus su tech, media e servizi digitali.

Gabriele ha partecipato a una varietà di operazioni complesse, tra cui round di investimento in fase iniziale e di crescita per aziende tech che sviluppano piattaforme innovative nei settori della creazione di contenuti, della logistica e delle soluzioni per aziende. Ha inoltre fornito consulenza in acquisizioni strategiche che coinvolgono investimenti sia di maggioranza che minoranza in aziende operanti nei settori delle assicurazioni, dei media digitali e customer service.

Rebecca Greene Senior Associate

New York

Rebecca has broad experience representing corporations in all stages of litigation, including pre-suit demands, motions to dismiss, fact and expert discovery and depositions, summary judgment, trial preparation, and trial.  Rebecca has drafted various briefs for federal and state proceedings encompassing numerous substantive issues, including administrative law, constitutional law, civil procedure, evidentiary issues, business and contract disputes, and class actions.

Throughout her time at Orrick, Rebecca has maintained an active pro bono practice, largely focused on immigration issues.

Rebecca previously served as a law clerk to Hon. Thomas F. Hogan at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and Hon. Judith C. McCarthy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Timothy D. Greene Partner

Los Angeles; Santa Monica

Tim advises startups and venture capital firms on corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, data privacy, technology protection, and the licensing and commercialization of intellectual property and technology assets. Additionally, he counsels clients on intellectual property, technology and privacy issues in connection with financings, M&A and other corporate transactions.

With experience in managing hundreds of strategic transactions and licensing agreements each year, Tim helps clients streamline deals and navigate complex situations. His work spans various industries, including B2B and B2C SaaS, Web3/crypto, and alternative proteins, allowing him to apply best practices and innovative solutions across sectors. Tim’s extensive experience enables him to deliver tailored strategies for client engagements, ensuring deals progress smoothly, risks are minimized, and opportunities are maximized. He also represents several leading venture capital firms in their investment activities.

Tim has negotiated significant corporate partnerships, strategic alliances, and licensing arrangements with and against some of the world’s most influential companies, including retail giants, technology innovators, automotive manufacturers and major financial institutions worldwide. Tim is a former Residential Fellow for Copyright and Fair Use at Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society.