Firm Summary
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Founded in 1863 in San Francisco, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has grown to be a major player in the technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors today. With over 1,000 attorneys in 25 offices around the globe, Orrick is the very definition of a full-service firm, excelling just as strongly at public finance and securitization as it does at complex litigation and white collar law. Where Orrick really shines and where it continues to pile up accolades and awards is in its commitment to the technology sector. To date, the firm has represented nearly 2,000 startups, some of whom are now among the who’s who of today’s tech world, on cutting-edge issues like AI, fintech, blockchain, renewable energy, and cybersecurity, in every stage of the process from IP to IPO.
Firm Stats
- Firm Name
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- U.S. Lawyer Headcount
- 898
- Headcount Change Since 2016
Overall
+111
Partner
+79
- Salary Scale
- Market
- Hours Required
- Unspecified
- Top Feeder Schools
- UC Berkeley School of Law, Harvard Law School, NYU School of Law
- Average Lawyer Tenure at Firm (Years)
- 6.2
- Revenue Per Lawyer Change Over Five Years
- 19%
- Women Partners (as Percentage of U.S. Lawyer Headcount)
- 8%
- Women Partners (As a Percentage of U.S. Partnership)
- 26%
- Promotion Rate
- 3%
Firm Policies
Work/Life Balance
- 22 weeks primary caregiver leave
- 6 weeks paid leave for non-primary caregivers
- 50% workload expectations in first month for parents returning to work after leave
- Option to work predictable schedule up to 6 daily hours during first month back for primary caregivers and first 2 weeks for non-primary caregivers
- $250 contribution to a 529 college fund for all new babies
Benefits and Perks
- Two bar review courses
- Bar exam expenses, hotel, travel
- $10K bar stipend
- Up to $5K moving reimbursement; temporary furnished housing during home search and 20% of broker fees (some markets only)
- Full payback of bar stipend required if associate leaves within 3 years
- Pro rata payback of all other benefits required if associate leaves within 12 months
Above the Law Coverage
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Biglaw Firm Fires Partner After Investigation Into His Conduct
Orrick is not the first firm to act swiftly in the face of allegations against a partner.
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The Best Bonus Of All? This Biglaw Firm Will Pay Associates To Take A Vacation
This firm will reward its associates with something that’s even more exciting than a market-shattering bonus.
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The First Biglaw Firm To Willingly Do Away With Its Mandatory Arbitration Policy
Is this the beginning of a new era of transparency in Biglaw for sexual harassment claims?
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5 Biglaw Firms Make Fortune’s List Of The ‘Best Companies to Work For’ (2018)
Which law firms made the cut this year?
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Biglaw Firm Brings On Technology Development Ninjas
Why wait for a legal tech solution when you can build it yourself.
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Leader In Biglaw Parental Leave Further Expands Its Already Unprecedented Benefits
This firm is making it possible for attorneys to practice law while balancing their family lives.
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Orrick’s New Partners: Diverse By Many Metrics
Out of 18 new partners, 10 are diverse or women lawyers.
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The Best Law Firms To Work For: Biglaw ‘Quality Of Life’ Rankings
Is your firm in the top 10, or perhaps the top 25?
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Am Law 50 Firm Offers Retroactive Pay For All, Plus Amazing Benefits For Lawyers Who Became Caretakers During Pandemic
This is a unique program that’s sure to be appreciated by all.
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Am Law 50 Firm Offers Special Wellness Stipends For Employee ‘Grit’ During Pandemic
Kudos to this firm for its kindness during tough times.
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