Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
About Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a leading law firm with 177 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 59 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 Law - Management, and Administrative / Regulatory Law.
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: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Health Care Law, International Arbitration - Commercial, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, and Trademark 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 lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Scott G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Scott G. Greene since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott G. Greene is held by other lawyers.
Mengying Guan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mengying practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Mengying Guan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mengying Guan is held by other lawyers.
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.
David A. Valk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. David A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Valk since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David A. Valk is held by other lawyers.
Nicholas Woodruff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Nicholas practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas Woodruff since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicholas Woodruff is held by other lawyers.
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