SAN FRANCISCO, August 3, 2004 Read today’s legal news, law, law firm news & legal research articles at LAWFUEL Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced today that Jim Black, previously head of the San Francisco office of Perkins Coie, has joined Orrick as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice group, resident in San Francisco.
Black’s practice emphasizes technology licensing, wireless and telecommunications transactions, and general corporate matters on behalf of Fortune 500 technology, telecommunications and retail companies, as well as emerging growth companies. He is a frequent lecturer on licensing and online publishing.
Commenting on Black’s arrival, Ralph Baxter, Orrick’s chairman and CEO, said, “Jim’s broad-based corporate practice and technology focus is a great strategic fit for Orrick. He adds depth and breadth to our corporate practice while complementing our widely recognized strengths in finance and litigation.”
“We’re all excited by Jim’s arrival,” added Steve Graham, who chairs Orrick’s 120-lawyer corporate practice. “One of Orrick’s objectives is to grow the firm’s corporate practice in Northern California and New York. As an experienced technology lawyer with strong leadership skills, Jim is a great addition to our team.”
“I’m delighted to be joining Orrick,” said Black. “The firm’s large base in New York and expanding European operations gives me a tremendous platform to grow my practice.”
Two corporate partners have joined Orrick in as many weeks. In addition to Black, Peter Sternberg joined Orrick’s New York office in late July from Jones Day. At Orrick, Sternberg will continue to focus his practice on international transactions.
About Orrick’s San Francisco Office
Orrick’s founding office opened in 1863, and for more than 140 years has played a major role in shaping present-day San Francisco. We helped guide the financing of such landmark projects as the Golden Gate Bridge, Candlestick Park and BART. Today, we represent many of the Bay Area’s leading companies and institutions in domestic and international transactions and litigation. With more than 150 resident lawyers, Orrick’s San Francisco office is the firm’s second-largest after New York, providing legal services in a wide range of industry sectors including financial services, municipalities, real estate, manufacturing, utilities, and energy.
About Orrick
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is an international law firm with approximately 675 lawyers in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm focuses on litigation, complex and novel finance, and innovative corporate transactions. Orrick clients include Fortune 100 companies, major industrial and financial corporations, commercial and investment banks, high-growth companies, governmental entities, start-ups, and individuals. The firm’s 13 offices are located in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, Pacific Northwest, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, and Tokyo.
