Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
About Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a leading law firm with 198 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 63 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1987. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Labor and Employment Law - Management, and Labor Law - Management.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has 132 rankings in practice areas including: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Intellectual Property, and Patent Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Austin, Texas
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Houston, Texas
- Irvine, California
- Los Angeles, California
- Menlo Park, California
- Miami, Florida
- New York, New York
- Portland, Oregon
- Sacramento, California
- San Francisco, California
- Santa Monica, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Wheeling, West Virginia
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Recognized Lawyers at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Scott G. Greene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Scott G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mengying Guan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mengying, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mengying is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kimberly focuses her practice on real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing, and real estate financing. Kimberly previously served as counsel for a mortgage company, where she advised the business on the interpretation, application, and compliance of applicable regulatory requirements, as well as identifying and managing potential risks.
Nicholas Woodruff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Nicholas, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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