Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a leading e-discovery practice with specialist expertise in the technology, finance, life sciences and energy sectors. The firm regularly navigates highly contentious discovery issues such as disputes over ESI protocols, privilege and relevance redactions or sensitive privacy issues. Additionally, it advises on generative AI policies to create efficient preservation and data management strategies and mitigate litigation risk for a vast client list. The group is coordinated by Washington-based Wendy Butler Curtis, leading with substantial experience in pharmaceutical, product liability and class action litigation. Jay Williams supports the team from the same office, with a strong focus on the financial services sector and is well-versed in representing banks and mortgage lenders in high-stakes investigations led by the DOJ and the CFPB, among other federal regulators.
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‘The Orrick E-Discovery team has consistently provided exceptional value to me as a client, thanks to their diverse knowledge and collaborative approach. I am continually impressed by their responsiveness, which I consider to be the best in the industry across all practices.'
'The team is remarkably transparent about the status of my requests and work products, ensuring I am always informed without needing to follow up. This level of communication is crucial to me, as it reassures me that my inquiries are not disappearing into a void. The professionalism and responsiveness of the Orrick E-Discovery team set a standard that I wish all my law firms could emulate.’
‘Wendy Butler Curtis excels in meeting client-specific needs. Her ability to listen and discern what I need, even when I’m not entirely sure what would solve my problem, is incredibly valuable. I consult her even when I don't have an e-discovery-specific question.'
- 'Jeff McKenna’s unrelenting attention to detail instils incredible confidence in the work product generated. It is rare to have access to a law firm where I know the work product will be ready for immediate use and require only minimal adjustments to fit my internal corporate nomenclature.’
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Practice head
Wendy Butler Curtis
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey McKenna; Jay Williams