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431361

Practice:

  • Financial & Fintech Advisory
  • Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement
  • Fintech

Elizabeth McGinn パートナー

Washington DC; New York

In conjunction with this work, she develops policies and procedures, records retention schedules and training materials. A significant part of her practice involves addressing data security breaches, working proactively with clients to prevent such breaches from occurring, and advising clients in responding to regulatory inquiries, investigations and enforcement actions related to privacy, information security and cybersecurity issues. She also assists numerous professional sports teams comply with data privacy concerns, consumer financing laws and payment system issues.

Beth also represents financial institutions, corporations and individuals in a wide range of matters. She advises clients in investigations, examinations and litigation initiated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general and bank regulatory agencies. She has represented financial institutions in class action litigation concerning federal and state fair lending laws, mortgage fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices statutes, consumer fraud statutes and consumer privacy laws. She has extensive experience counseling clients in response to federal and state subpoenas and handling all aspects of e-discovery.

Over the course of her career, Beth has represented clients in matters involving simultaneous criminal, civil administrative and congressional proceedings. She has defended clients in matters relating to money laundering compliance issues and investigations and litigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the Department of Treasury, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and various congressional committees, including the U.S. Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Beth has published and spoken on a variety of topics, including privacy, cybersecurity, electronic discovery, vendor management and consumer financial services litigation. She authored the chapter on “Oversight of Compliance and Control Responsibilities” for Navigating the Digital Age – The Definitive Cybersecurity Guide for Directors and Officers. She has been recognized for her work in Cyber Law (Data Protection and Privacy) by Legal 500 since 2013, which describes her as “outstanding on privacy and e-discovery issues,” “able to advise both on the regulatory and litigation sides of problems,” an attorney who "exceeds expectations on response and turnaround times,” “has strong industry knowledge in data security and privacy, and is able to walk the fine line between operational efficiency and regulatory compliance' when developing IT policies.” It also described her as “top notch, incredibly responsive, thoughtful, and provides advice that is both practical and efficient.”

Prior to joining Orrick, Beth was a partner at Buckley LLP where she was Co-chair of the firm’s Privacy, Cyber Risk & Data Security practice and E-discovery Committee. Previously she was an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. She clerked for Federal Magistrate Judge P. Trevor Sharp of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina after law school. Beth is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

461514

Practice:

  • Restructuring
  • Finance

Manny Grillo パートナー

New York

In addition to troubled companies, his clients include investment funds, sponsors and other financial institutions, whom he counsels on insolvency and restructuring matters related to complex financings and securitizations. He also represents sellers and purchasers in distressed merger and asset transactions.

With significant experience across industries such as power, energy, real estate, transportation, technology, healthcare and financial services, Manny negotiates rescue and recapitalization financing transactions on behalf of both lenders and borrowers, including debtor-in-possession loans. He also litigates disputes arising in or from plan confirmations, lender liability matters, avoidance actions and liability management transactions. In addition, Manny represents clients in commercial litigation involving financial instruments and internal investigations in both state and federal courts.

Active in industry and civic organizations, Manny is involved with the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Microenterprise Project of Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS) in New York City. He also recently served as a member of the Complex Chapter 11 Case Committee for the US Bankruptcy Court for the S.D. of Texas and the Editorial Advisory Board for Bankruptcy Law360.

460279

Practice:

  • Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Energy

Rebecca Caspar-Vazzoler Career Associate

New York

She supports clients in the energy and infrastructure spaces through development, financing, construction and operation of their projects, often working to develop novel and bespoke legal solutions. 

450494

Practice:

  • Life Sciences & HealthTech
  • 知的財産

Christine Willgoos カウンセル

New York

Christine has litigated a wide range of subject matters relating to drug development, including humanized antibody technology, recombinant DNA vectors, nextgen DNA sequencing, complex chemistry and drugs for the treatment of cancer, HIV, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, depression and anxiety, immune disorders, and dermatologic conditions. Christine is experienced in other industries as well, including medical devices, semiconductors, telecommunications and electronics.

Christine’s recent successes include obtaining a trial win and injunction for a major pharmaceutical company’s blockbuster cancer drug, securing a consent judgment and recommendation for fees for two innovator companies’ treatment relating to rare cancers, and representing a biotech company in Patent Office proceedings against a major pharmaceutical company, securing a settlement of $1.25 billion.

740

Practice:

  • Finance Sector
  • Residential Mortgage‐Backed Securities
  • Structured Finance

Marie Athaide カウンセル

New York

Her experience encompasses a wide variety of asset classes, including residential mortgage loans, consumer loans, auto loans, commercial mortgages and credit card receivables.

Marie has negotiated innovative transactions in the fintech industry. She has also represented financial institutions in connection with whole loan purchases and sales and advised loan servicers in connection with servicing operations.

Previously, Marie worked at an AI marketplace lending platform as senior legal counsel to the capital markets team.

 

Practice:

  • Employment Law & Litigation

Brianna Pomatico シニア・アソシエイト

New York

Brianna's practice focuses on cross-border comparative employment law, including global business immigration. She works with clients to address critical questions related to the evolution and growth of their global workforce, including international employment contracts, employee handbooks and policies, contingent worker considerations, performance management, benefits, HR data privacy compliance, and equity compensation. Brianna also advises on the global employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Prior to joining Orrick, Brianna practiced corporate immigration law, gaining years of experience facilitating global mobility for large corporations, startups, and individuals alike. 

Practice:

  • Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
  • Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement

Anna Stuart シニア・アソシエイト

New York

Anna provides strategic cybersecurity compliance counseling and develops bespoke, forward-looking incident preparedness strategies. She also supports cybersecurity risk assessments and tabletop exercises designed to identify potential gaps.

She also counsels on incident response matters by directing incident investigations, analyzing claims and defenses, examining potential notification obligations and counseling on communications strategies. She provides guidance on the regulatory investigations, class actions and contract disputes that flow from the announcement of privacy and cybersecurity incidents. She has defended Fortune 500 companies in state and federal courts across the nation on cybersecurity and general business issues.

During law school, she was a Legal Intern at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Division.

740

Practice:

  • Technology & Innovation Sector
  • 知的財産

Tyler Miller シニア・アソシエイト

New York

Tyler has represented clients in the federal district courts, before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in IPR and CBM matters.  He has experience in matters involving a wide range of technologies, including software, consumer electronics and biotechnology.
449335

Practice:

  • 差別、ハラスメント、報復
  • Employment Law & Litigation
  • Employment Advice & Counseling
  • Pay Equity

Anastasia Kerdock カウンセル

New York

Anastasia advises and defends clients with respect to a wide range of employment matters including:

  • Allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • Pattern or practice, class, and collective actions
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives and pay equity

Anastasia also counsels clients on a variety of legal issues and best practices related to the employee life cycle, including:

  • Recruitment
  • Hiring
  • Performance management
  • Separation of employment
  • Negotiation of employment and severance agreements
432748

Practice:

  • Financial & Fintech Advisory
  • Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement
  • Fintech

Andrew Pennacchia シニア・カウンセル

New York

He frequently advises mortgage companies, fintechs, lead generators, consumer and commercial lenders, banks and other financial services companies on key federal and state consumer financial laws, safety and soundness regulations, multistate licensing requirements, and government agency lending and servicing guidelines. Andrew also assists clients with enforcement actions brought by federal and state regulators and conducts comprehensive regulatory assessments in connection with potential acquisitions designed to identify regulatory gaps and systemic compliance control deficiencies.

Andrew has assisted clients in facilitating compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CAN-SPAM), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other key federal laws.

His work also includes assisting clients in developing compliance management systems and vendor management programs that meet regulatory expectations, and in preparing for and managing examinations by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), federal prudential regulators, and state regulators. In addition, he represents clients in investigations initiated by the CFPB.

Prior to joining Orrick, Andrew was senior counsel at Buckley LLP. He also worked in Morgan Stanley’s Legal and Compliance Division, where he provided advice on various regulatory compliance requirements affecting securities-based, commercial and institutional lending, and assisted in the development and implementation of a risk-assessment process for retail lending products. Andrew was also a member of Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation's Mortgage Compliance Committee. Prior to his tenure at Morgan Stanley, he served as vice president of legal affairs for Premium Capital Funding LLC.

Practice:

  • 審理
  • 複雑な訴訟および紛争処理
  • Mass Torts & Product Liability
  • Class Action Defense
  • Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation

Meghan Kelly パートナー

New York; Los Angeles

Meghan approaches each representation with a problem-solving mentality and comprehensive legal strategy. In an industry where many cases are settled, she has established an impressive record at trial including for chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, biotechnology, manufacturing and food companies in their most important cases. Drawing on her winning track record in front of juries, Meghan strategically prepares clients’ cases from the beginning to put them in the best position to achieve a favorable outcome.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group

Kasey Winshall マネージング・アソシエイト

New York

Kasey represents tech startups throughout all stages of their lifecycle. She advises on formation, general corporate and governance matters, and a broad range of transactions, such as venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions. Kasey also advises venture capital investors on investment in their portfolio companies. 

Prior to joining Orrick, Kasey was an associate in the Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group at Fox Rothschild LLP in New York.