Paris
Manaf advises investors (debt funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, etc.), arrangers and issuers (corporates, fintechs and start-ups), in connection with debt transactions such as Euro Private Placements (Euro PP), Eurobonds, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds, corporate hybrids, establishment and update of EMTN programs, French commercial paper and liability management transactions.
Manaf contributed to the Euro PP (Euro Private Placement) working group composed of several professional organizations under the leadership of Banque de France, the French Treasury and the Paris IDF Chamber of Commerce and Industry, designed to facilitate financing for intermediate-size enterprises (ISE) and SMEs to define a more harmonized legal framework for Euro PP transactions.
Prior to joining Orrick, Manaf worked for several years at leading international law firms in Paris. At his previous firm, he was the head of its Paris Debt Capital Markets practice.
Paris
Manaf advises investors (debt funds, insurance companies, financial institutions, etc.), arrangers and issuers (corporates, fintechs and start-ups), in connection with debt transactions such as Euro Private Placements (Euro PP), Eurobonds, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds, corporate hybrids, establishment and update of EMTN programs, French commercial paper and liability management transactions.
Manaf contributed to the Euro PP (Euro Private Placement) working group composed of several professional organizations under the leadership of Banque de France, the French Treasury and the Paris IDF Chamber of Commerce and Industry, designed to facilitate financing for intermediate-size enterprises (ISE) and SMEs to define a more harmonized legal framework for Euro PP transactions.
Prior to joining Orrick, Manaf worked for several years at leading international law firms in Paris. At his previous firm, he was the head of its Paris Debt Capital Markets practice.
Washington, D.C.
Andrew has represented innovative, multinational companies—both offensively and defensively—in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. He has handled an array of technologies in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, electrical, medical device, materials science, communications, and software spaces.
Prior to joining Orrick, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Schroeder III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He was also an intellectual property litigation associate at a large international law firm in New York.
Andrew graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center where he founded and served as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Law Technology Review. He also externed for the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Prior to law school, Andrew worked for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee as they considered sweeping reforms to domestic patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.
Washington, D.C.
Andrew has represented innovative, multinational companies—both offensively and defensively—in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disputes. He has handled an array of technologies in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, electrical, medical device, materials science, communications, and software spaces.
Prior to joining Orrick, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Schroeder III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He was also an intellectual property litigation associate at a large international law firm in New York.
Andrew graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center where he founded and served as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Law Technology Review. He also externed for the Honorable Jimmie V. Reyna at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Prior to law school, Andrew worked for the U.S. House Judiciary Committee as they considered sweeping reforms to domestic patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws.
Portland
Kristin focuses on U.S. and international trademark and copyright counseling and prosecution, advising on branding strategies, and resolving trademark-related disputes for clients in a variety of industries, including food and beverage products, retail and clothing, consumer products, cloud computing, software and Internet services, social networking and online gaming. She has extensive experience in advising and representing clients in proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, Kristin maintains an active pro bono practice in the areas of trademark and copyright law, homelessness, housing, and domestic violence.
Prior to her legal career, Kristin held various executive level positions in both the non-profit sector and local government.
Portland
Kristin focuses on U.S. and international trademark and copyright counseling and prosecution, advising on branding strategies, and resolving trademark-related disputes for clients in a variety of industries, including food and beverage products, retail and clothing, consumer products, cloud computing, software and Internet services, social networking and online gaming. She has extensive experience in advising and representing clients in proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In addition, Kristin maintains an active pro bono practice in the areas of trademark and copyright law, homelessness, housing, and domestic violence.
Prior to her legal career, Kristin held various executive level positions in both the non-profit sector and local government.
Los Angeles
David’s practice focuses on complex copyright and trademark matters in retail, entertainment, and media adjacent spaces. He also possesses multiple years of experience litigating tech-based trade secret and patent infringement issues involving software programs, computer hardware, digital communication systems, and medical devices.
Prior to joining Orrick, David served as a law clerk for the Honorable Otis D. Wright, II in the Central District of California as well as for the Honorable Liam P. Hardy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Between federal clerkships, David worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in their IP litigation practice group where he engaged in all stages of litigation on behalf of various Fortune 50 companies.
In addition to his civilian career, David previously served as an Infantry Officer and continues to serve part-time as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army National Guard.
David is also passionate about serving his larger community and has an active pro bono practice focusing on civil litigation, veteran assistance, and refugee legal aid.
Los Angeles
David’s practice focuses on complex copyright and trademark matters in retail, entertainment, and media adjacent spaces. He also possesses multiple years of experience litigating tech-based trade secret and patent infringement issues involving software programs, computer hardware, digital communication systems, and medical devices.
Prior to joining Orrick, David served as a law clerk for the Honorable Otis D. Wright, II in the Central District of California as well as for the Honorable Liam P. Hardy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Between federal clerkships, David worked at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in their IP litigation practice group where he engaged in all stages of litigation on behalf of various Fortune 50 companies.
In addition to his civilian career, David previously served as an Infantry Officer and continues to serve part-time as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army National Guard.
David is also passionate about serving his larger community and has an active pro bono practice focusing on civil litigation, veteran assistance, and refugee legal aid.
Austin
Adil Shaikh is an experienced patent litigator, adept at handling cases from their initial phases through to trial. With appearances in over 120 cases, he consistently strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients in every engagement.
With extensive technical knowledge and experience, Adil offers invaluable insights and assistance in intellectual property cases. As a former software engineer, he possesses a unique ability to understand clients' innovations, communicate effectively with inventors, scientists, and expert witnesses, and explain complex technologies in clear, comprehensible terms. His practice focuses on patents, particularly in complex software technology and semiconductors.
Before transitioning to the legal industry, Adil held software engineering roles at Sabre Corporation, specializing in data engineering and big data systems. He also gained experience in software development at Nokia Corp and Cisco Systems. Additionally, Adil co-founded a company dedicated to technical education and recruitment.
Austin
Adil Shaikh is an experienced patent litigator, adept at handling cases from their initial phases through to trial. With appearances in over 120 cases, he consistently strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients in every engagement.
With extensive technical knowledge and experience, Adil offers invaluable insights and assistance in intellectual property cases. As a former software engineer, he possesses a unique ability to understand clients' innovations, communicate effectively with inventors, scientists, and expert witnesses, and explain complex technologies in clear, comprehensible terms. His practice focuses on patents, particularly in complex software technology and semiconductors.
Before transitioning to the legal industry, Adil held software engineering roles at Sabre Corporation, specializing in data engineering and big data systems. He also gained experience in software development at Nokia Corp and Cisco Systems. Additionally, Adil co-founded a company dedicated to technical education and recruitment.
Houston
He assists global energy companies, private equity funds, renewables developers, management teams, and integrated oil and gas companies with complex commercial transactions in the renewables and oil and gas industries. He represents his clients in connection with the development, repowering, acquisition, and divestiture of wind, solar and energy storage projects, the acquisition and divestiture of upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas projects, the formation of joint ventures, and other corporate governance and legal due diligence matters.
Houston
He assists global energy companies, private equity funds, renewables developers, management teams, and integrated oil and gas companies with complex commercial transactions in the renewables and oil and gas industries. He represents his clients in connection with the development, repowering, acquisition, and divestiture of wind, solar and energy storage projects, the acquisition and divestiture of upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas projects, the formation of joint ventures, and other corporate governance and legal due diligence matters.