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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

San Francisco, CA · Led by Mitch Zuklie

Revenue

$1.2B

Lawyers

1,100+

Offices

25+

Founded

1863

About Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is a global law firm with deep roots in the technology and financial sectors, founded during the California Gold Rush era. The firm has reinvented itself as a leader in tech, energy and infrastructure, and finance — serving the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley and beyond. Orrick's pioneering approach to legal technology and alternative fee arrangements has made it one of the most forward-thinking firms in the profession.

Practice Areas

Technology

Energy & Infrastructure

Finance

Intellectual Property

Public Finance

Litigation

Notable Clients

Major technology companies

Infrastructure developers

Financial institutions

Venture-backed startups

Notable Alumni

Ralph Baxter

Mitch Zuklie

Robert Orrick

Fun Fact

Orrick is one of the oldest law firms west of the Mississippi, founded in San Francisco in 1863 — just 13 years after California became a state. The firm has been innovating ever since, including being an early adopter of AI tools in legal practice.

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