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Practice:

  • Technology & Innovation Sector
  • Capital Markets
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Technology Companies Group
  • Technology Transactions

David Schulman Partner

Washington, D.C.

He provides strategic guidance on transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, strategic alliances, licenses, capital markets, royalty and revenue-sharing and other financings for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and financial sponsors.

David is highly ranked for his life sciences work by Chambers USA and Chambers Global, with clients recognizing him as “one of the best business and corporate lawyers in the life sciences sector” with “a deep knowledge of the industry, which he successfully combines with great legal skills.” He has also been recognized by The Legal 500 and is listed as a “Life Sciences Star” in LMG Life Sciences.

Prior to joining Orrick, David was a partner with Dechert LLP, based in its Washington, D.C., and London offices and was a co-head of their Life Sciences practice. He is currently a member of the Board of Overseers of the School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Pennsylvania.

Practice:

  • Technology Companies Group
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Ethics & Compliance

Nancy Jones Sr Professional Support Lawyer

London

Before she moved into a professional support role Nancy was an associate in Allen & Overy’s corporate/capital markets team and she also worked for five years as a sole in-house counsel and company secretary in a large UK manufacturing company.

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Practice:

  • Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation

Vertis McMillan Associate

New York

Vertis counsels clients on the implementation of global privacy programs and privacy-related contracts. He advises on United States (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.

Vertis also helps clients design and operationalize AI governance programs. He advises clients on the responsible use of AI by employees, the risks presented by AI tools, the sourcing and use of AI training data, and the development of consumer-facing AI systems.

During law school, Vertis served as an extern with the New Jersey Division of Law’s Section of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity and interned with the United Nations Office of Strategic Planning. He also participated in his law school’s Intellectual Property Law Journal.

Prior to law school, Vertis worked as a Data Research Analyst at Bloomberg LP.

Practice:

  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Storage

Eric Newman Associate

Houston

He counsels clients on a variety of transactions in the energy industry, with a focus on renewable energy project development. Before law school, Eric worked as a geologist, first in upstream oil and gas and then in the environmental remediation industry. He also owned a vegetable farm in Upstate New York.

Practice:

  • Technology & Innovation Sector
  • Technology Companies Group
  • Fintech

Christopher Grew Partner

London

Drawing from his comprehensive experience, network and passion for all things geek, Chris forms an integral part of the European tech ecosystem. Chris advises companies in venture capital transactions, public offerings and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises high-growth companies, investment banks, and venture capital firms on fundraising, international business operations and transactions.

As noted in the engagements below, Chris works closely with those powering the next generation of technology, from revolutionary AI companies to influential investors. His track-record and industry-wide reputation were noted in the most recent Legal 500 edition, which describes Chris as “excellent,” accompanied with a band 1 ranking in venture capital investment by Chambers and Partners 2021.  

Practice:

  • Technology & Innovation Sector
  • Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trade Secrets Litigation
  • Blockchain & Digital Assets
  • Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement (SAGE)

Jacob M. Heath Partner

Silicon Valley

With a focus on the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, online safety and intellectual property, Jake is a trusted advisor to one of the largest technology companies in the world and a major cloud-based communication product and service provider. His recent experience includes representing a major social media platform in litigation related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Jake is adept at helping clients develop cutting-edge legal strategies and connect with judges and juries to support their online services, platforms or products while threading the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As he sees it, every battle—whether it involves cybercrime, fraud, brand violations, IP infringement, trade secrets or a cybersecurity breach—is an opportunity to help clients problem-solve and future-proof their business. Jake brings a breadth of experience defending clients in a wide range of matters, including commercial and tech transaction litigation, in state and federal court and regulatory investigations.

Practice:

  • 證券訴訟、集體訴訟與股東代表訴訟
  • Litigation for the Life Sciences & HealthTech Sector
  • Government Investigations and Enforcement Actions
  • Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Trials

Molly McCafferty Senior Associate

Silicon Valley; San Francisco

Molly has extensive experience in all phases of litigation. She has shepherded witnesses and defendants through all stages of state and federal investigations, government enforcement actions, and civil and criminal trials. She has served a pivotal role in multiple federal jury trials, including arguing motions and formulating effective direct and cross examination strategies. She has defended high-profile clients in the technology and finance sectors in securities class actions, and represents clients in shareholder derivative suits and other shareholder-related disputes.

Molly regularly represents companies and their officers and directors in connection with investigations by the SEC, DOJ, FINRA and other state and federal agencies. She has defended clients in SEC and DOJ enforcement actions. Molly's litigation experience also includes defending against allegations of securities fraud, the False Claims Act, and mail and wire fraud.

Molly's pro bono experience focuses on the assisted reproductive technology space, where she has become a go-to strategic advisor. In addition to representing individuals at all stages of the ART lifecycle, Molly regularly counsels organizations affected by assisted reproductive technology and third-party reproduction. Molly has appeared on The Doctors and in the Wall Street JournalNew York Times, and New York Magazine commenting on regulation and litigation in the gamete donation industry. Most recently, Molly secured a favorable ruling from the FDA on behalf of her clients.

Prior to joining Orrick, Molly was a Litigation and Enforcement associate in the San Francisco and Washington, D.C., offices of another international law firm. Prior to attending law school, Molly was a pianist and conductor on the national tour of Wicked and worked in the Massachusetts Legislature.