Sam G. Baris
Corp Deputy General Counsel
Los Angeles
Sam serves as Orrick's Corporate Deputy General Counsel and is a member of the firm's Risk Management Committee and AI Council, which advises on ethical AI adoption.
Sam brings in-house and law firm experience to the role and a deep understanding of client needs. He previously served as Deputy General Counsel at The Raine Group, a global boutique investment bank and venture capital fund manager advising and investing in the technology, media, sports, entertainment, and telecom spaces. Prior to his time at Raine, Sam practiced corporate law at Gibson Dunn with a focus on M&A, private equity, capital markets, governance, and general corporate advisory matters.
He also draws on his background in quantitative economics and mathematics in advising the firm on integrating data into its practice.