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Firm Summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Founded in 1863 in San Francisco, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has grown to be a major player in the technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors today. With over 1,000 attorneys in 25 offices around the globe, Orrick is the very definition of a full-service firm, excelling just as strongly at public finance and securitization as it does at complex litigation and white collar law. Where Orrick really shines and where it continues to pile up accolades and awards is in its commitment to the technology sector. To date, the firm has represented nearly 2,000 startups, some of whom are now among the who’s who of today’s tech world, on cutting-edge issues like AI, fintech, blockchain, renewable energy, and cybersecurity, in every stage of the process from IP to IPO.

Firm Stats

Firm Name
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
U.S. Lawyer Headcount
898
Headcount Change Since 2016

Overall

+111

Partner

+79

Salary Scale
Market
Hours Required
Unspecified
Top Feeder Schools
UC Berkeley School of Law, Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law
Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
6.2
Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
19%
Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
8%
Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
26%
Promotion Rate
3%
Most Common Federal Case Types
Intellectual Property, Contract, Bankruptcy
Most Active Federal Jurisdictions
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Frequent Federal Litigation Clients
EDF Renewables, Inc., Apple Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Firm Policies

Work/Life Balance

  • 22 weeks primary caregiver leave
  • 6 weeks paid leave for non-primary caregivers
  • 50% workload expectations in first month for parents returning to work after leave
  • Option to work predictable schedule up to 6 daily hours during first month back for primary caregivers and first 2 weeks for non-primary caregivers
  • $250 contribution to a 529 college fund for all new babies

Benefits and Perks

  • Two bar review courses
  • Bar exam expenses, hotel, travel
  • $10K bar stipend
  • Up to $5K moving reimbursement; temporary furnished housing during home search and 20% of broker fees (some markets only)
  • Full payback of bar stipend required if associate leaves within 3 years
    • Pro rata payback of all other benefits required if associate leaves within 12 months

Superstars

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E. Joshua Rosenkranz
Partner

A partner in the firm’s New York office, Rosenkranz is co-head of the firm’s Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation practice and widely regarded as one of the top appellate lawyers in the country. Rosenkranz has argued more than 190 appeals in state and federal appellate courts across the country, including 18 before the U.S. Supreme Court. A former law clerk to Justice William J. Brennan Jr. and then-Judge Antonin Scalia on the D.C. Circuit, Rosenkranz is the only lawyer to ever be named “Litigator of the Year” twice by The American Lawyer.

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Karen G. Johnson-McKewan
Partner

A Patent partner in the firm’s San Francisco office, Johnson-McKewan advises leading technology and Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation matters, particularly pertaining to IP and commercial matters. Johnson-McKewan was recently named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2019 Power Lawyers List as one of the 100 most influential lawyers in the entertainment industry.

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Peter Bicks
Partner

A partner in the firm’s New York office, Bicks is recognized as one of the country’s top trial lawyers. Bick specializes in handling complex, high-profile cases in a variety of areas, including IP and mass torts. Bicks has secured victories in courts across the country, as well as before the International Trade Commission.

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Jeremy Kudon
Partner

A partner in the firm’s New York office and founder and co-chair of its Public Policy Group, Kudon represents disruptive companies, including technology giants, Fortune 500 companies, and professional sports leagues, to protect their competitive advantage under state law. at all levels of state government in all 50 states. Kudon is considered one of the country’s top lobbyists in the gambling and betting industry.

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