Jay Wilder Schau
Senior Associate
Jay Schau, a Senior Associate in the Technology Companies Group based in Orrick’s San Francisco office, advises high-growth technology companies across the full company lifecycle, from incorporation through financings and exit transactions.
Jay has significant experience representing fast-growing AI companies and late-stage start-ups, including Anthropic. His practice focuses on helping founders navigate the complex legal issues they face and build a solid foundation for growth. He also regularly advises venture capital investors on financings and key deal terms.
Jay received his JD from the University of Michigan in 2017. Before joining Orrick, he worked as a Bates Fellow at The Silicon Cape Initiative in Cape Town, South Africa, where he helped grow the tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem across the Western Cape.
