Javier A. Silva

Javier's practice spans securities litigation, complex commercial disputes, government and internal investigations, cybersecurity and privacy matters, and regulatory enforcement actions.  In his commercial practice, Javier has represented companies and individuals in a wide range of civil disputes including claims of breach of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and consumer protection issues.  Javier also has experience advising executives and boards on corporate governance best practices and fiduciary and disclosure duties.

Javier joined Orrick after completing a one-year fellowship as an Orrick Fellow at the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability where he focused on criminal justice reform and analyzing Fourth Amendment issues.  

As a law student, Javier worked as a summer judicial extern in the Central District of California, and as a law clerk at the California State Assembly drafting policy and legal memoranda.