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Schrems 2.0, a recent decision from the European Court of Justice, invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield and called into question transfers based on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Orrick’s new Cross-Border Data Transfer Tool helps companies understand the implications of these new regulations and, from there, re-evaluate their own data transfers.
How are new regulations impacting cross-border data transfers?
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We’re committed to fighting for racial, social and economic justice and equity — not just in principle, but in practice. And we’re grateful to the social enterprises and nonprofits around the globe who help our pro bono teams advocate for the changes that matter most to them.
STANDING UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT
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Used correctly, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes can provide UK startups with valuable tax advantages while helping attract and retain top talent. Our EMI Qualification Checker helps companies determine if they may qualify to grant these options.
THE UK’S BEST INCENTIVE SCHEME
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California’s next wave of privacy legislation, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), raises the bar for what companies must do to protect customer data. We’ve got quick answers – and a deeper dive – on all of your compliance questions.
What’s Coming?
The global energy storage market had a banner year in 2020 despite COVID-19-related challenges – and its explosive growth is projected to continue. Learn about key trends in the global and domestic storage markets with our Energy Storage Report.
The future of energy storage
2020 was another record-breaking year for the global offshore wind sector, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about growing trends and what's next in our 2021 Offshore Wind Energy Update and Outlook.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR OFFSHORE WIND?
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We’ve been thinking differently about Big Law careers for a long time. It’s led us to new approaches to advancement and training, inclusion, unplug time, parental leave, technological innovation and community impact. We are grateful to our team for voting us a Best Place to Work for the 7 time – and among the top 15 workplaces for the 2 time.
WE’RE A TOP 15 BEST PLACE TO WORK!
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Welcome to Kelly Hagedorn who draws on her background in regulatory proceedings and litigation to help clients mitigate risk under UK and European data protection laws.
Cyber and Privacy Enforcement
Talent in London
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Benjamin Au
Pete Sugden
Welcome to Benjamin Au and Pete Sugden who join us in Santa Monica and London. Ben brings a strong record of litigating commercial claims for tech companies at all stages. Pete is a rising star focused on corporate transactions for tech companies and investors. They join a team that was the most active in the market in 2021 in representing S&P 500-listed tech companies in litigation and completing European venture financings.
Adding Tech Talent Globally
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Caroline Cherkassky
Christina Bouchot
Welcome to Caroline Cherkassky and Christina Bouchot, who join our SoCal team as we continue to build our holistic offering for the Tech sector. Caroline advises high growth tech companies, venture capital funds and other players in the startup ecosystem on corporate matters, while Christina focuses on counseling these clients on employment matters as they scale.
Tech Talent
in SoCal
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Partner and Head of Insights, Atomico
Tom Wehmeier
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The European tech ecosystem surpassed $3 trillion last year. How will economic, political headwinds and changes in workplace culture affect European tech in 2022 and beyond? Explore these and related questions in the latest episode of The Future Fountain Podcast Series.
What’s Next for European Tech?
Co-Founder and VP of Business Development, Project Vesta
Kelly Erhart
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Oceans have removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for billions of years, but no one has tried to leverage that natural process and bring it to market – until now. In the latest episode of our Future Fountain Podcast Series, learn about Project Vesta’s innovative carbon-removal vision, trends in the broader carbon-capture and carbon-credit markets and why the company is optimistic about our collective ability to combat climate change.
Leveraging the Ocean’s Power to Fight Climate Change
Bill Oxley
Meghan Kelly
Welcome to Bill Oxley, an ACTL Fellow, and Meghan Kelly,
two stellar trial lawyers with a record of success in complex, high-profile commercial litigation across tech, life sciences and other sectors.
First Chair
Trial Talent
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Caroline Cherkassky
Christina Bouchot
Welcome to Caroline Cherkassky and Christina Bouchot, who join our SoCal team as we continue to build our holistic offering for the Tech sector. Caroline advises high growth tech companies, venture capital funds and other players in the startup ecosystem on corporate matters, while Christina focuses on counseling these clients on employment matters as they scale.
Tech Talent
in SoCal
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Welcome to Dave McGill, who focuses on defending fintech and crypto companies and funds in complex litigation, often involving regulatory enforcement risk. Dave follows the addition last month of CFPB veteran Melissa Guidorizzi – as we deepen our bench to help clients anticipate what’s coming next. Both are based in Washington, D.C.
Fintech and
Crypto Litigation
& Enforcement
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Welcome to Dave McGill, who focuses on defending fintech and crypto companies and funds in complex litigation, often involving regulatory enforcement risk. Dave follows the addition last month of CFPB veteran Melissa Guidorizzi
– as we prepare to support our clients through what’s ahead.
Fintech and Crypto Litigation & Enforcement
Dave McGill
Melissa Guidorizzi
Bill Oxley
Meghan Kelly
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American Lawyer's 2022 Pro Bono Scorecard ranks us the top law firm in the U.S., citing our Racial Justice Fellowship program, impact litigation and innovative transactional work. It’s our fifth year in the top 5 – and we rank No. 4 internationally. We are grateful to our team – and our community partner organizations – for the opportunities to make an impact together.
No. 1
for Pro Bono
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Twice in the first quarter of this year, American Lawyer has given its "Litigators of the Week" award to Orrick trial and appellate teams. In financial services litigation, Rich Jacobsen led an Orrick team that secured a “market-moving” appellate decision for Credit Suisse. In tech litigation, Clem Roberts led a team that secured a precedent-setting ITC order for Sonos in its global patent infringement fight with Google.
American Lawyer Litigators of
the Week
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We’re honored to rank in the top 5 for the 5th year
in a row. American Lawyer’s list measures what we value – and what we believe matters most: collective commitment to quality advice, mentoring the next generation, diversity & inclusion, women’s advancement and making a social impact.
NO. 3
ON THE A-LIST
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American Lawyer's 2022 Pro Bono Scorecard ranks us the top law firm in the U.S., citing our Racial Justice Fellowship program, impact litigation and innovative transactional work. It’s our fifth year in the top 5 – and we rank No. 4 internationally. We are grateful to our team – and our community partner organizations – for the opportunities to make an impact together.
No. 1
for Pro Bono
Founder and CEO,
Apollo Agriculture
Eli Pollak
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Co-Founder and VP of Business Development, Project Vesta
Kelly Erhart
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Oceans have removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for billions of years, but no one has tried to leverage that natural process and bring it to market – until now. In the latest episode of our Future Fountain Podcast Series, learn about Project Vesta’s innovative carbon-removal vision, trends in the broader carbon-capture and carbon-credit markets and why the company is optimistic about our collective ability to combat climate change.
Many emerging markets have significant farmland that hasn’t yet been optimized for agricultural production. Apollo Agriculture is looking to change that – by helping small-scale farmers grow with the support of an innovative tech platform. Learn about their incredible journey and key takeaways for founders generally in the latest episode of The Future Fountain Podcast Series.
AgTech with a Social Impact
What’s Next for European Tech?
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ESG continues to evolve, with an increasing regulation and scrutiny from the SEC, a broad demand from investors and proxy advisors for more detailed,
data-intensive, disclosure, and a more complex set
of stakeholder views about which ESG initiatives companies should adopt. Our resource center is intended to support legal and compliance leaders who are increasingly guiding the company’s response.
ESG
Connect
The focus on ESG continues to evolve, with a changing regulatory scheme and increasing scrutiny from the SEC, proxy advisors and ratings firms, and heightened expectations from other stakeholders. Our resource center is intended to support legal and compliance leaders who are increasingly guiding the company’s response.
ESG
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Are you a founder making strategic and operational choices on the path to scaling your business? Team Orrick has taken this journey with thousands of successful entrepreneurs. Join the conversation to learn directly from our community.
Founders Welcome!
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Are you a founder making strategic and operational choices on the path to scaling your business? Team Orrick has taken this journey with thousands of successful entrepreneurs. Join the conversation to learn directly from our community.
Founders Welcome!
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Anna Aryankalayil joins us from the Federal Trade Commission, where she served as attorney adviser to Commissioner Noah Phillips. Anna will help our clients in the tech, life sciences, and energy sectors navigate an environment of increasing regulatory enforcement through advice on antitrust regulation, including M&A clearance and litigation, government conduct investigations and compliance. She is our 5th addition in DC this year.
Antitrust Talent in Tech and Life Sciences
Joining Us from the FTC
Anna Aryankalayil will join our team on November 14 after serving as attorney adviser to FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips. At Orrick, Anna will focus on helping clients in the tech, life sciences and energy sectors navigate an environment of regulatory enforcement unmatched in recent decades. Her practice covers antitrust regulation, including M&A clearance and litigation, government conduct investigations and compliance.