Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Bolstered by its merger with Buckley LLP, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP  boasts a global full-service payments team capable of guiding clients through a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from cross-border remittances and money transmission licensing to card payment systems and AML/BSA policies. The practice is also recognized as a leader in venture finance and its expertise in regulatory technology. Based in Santa Monica, Clinton Rockwell leads the team and is regarded for his deep knowledge of consumer finance, while Josh Pollick focuses on representing venture capital firms on corporate and securities law matters. In Silicon Valley, Joseph Perkins is noted for commercializing disruptive and transformative technologies, including DAO and NFT creation, while also navigating complex regulatory regimes. Operating out of Washington DC, David McGill is involved in high-stakes disputes with regulatory implications and is frequently engaged in defending clients against government enforcement actions, including those initiated by the SEC and CFTC. Also based in DC, Behnam Dayanim leverages his public policy expertise to advise gaming, gambling, and other technology and consumer-focused companies in their interactions with regulatory bodies, and Katy Ryan is well-versed in a range of federal and state compliance requirements. Daniel Forester departed the team in July 2024.