Eric Sanchez
Chief Information Security Officer
Seattle
Eric Sanchez, a seasoned cybersecurity and risk management executive, leads the execution of Orrick’s cybersecurity strategy, in collaboration with the firm’s leadership team. Under Eric’s leadership, the firm is focused on ensuring a security-first approach to client service, operations and innovation. Eric also works closely with his counterparts at the firm’s clients and with the firm’s vendors.
Eric brings to his role at Orrick extensive experience in the military, governmental and corporate sectors. He served for seven years in Intelligence in the U.S. Air Force and for twelve years as a Cyber Intelligence Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. He has worked in the private sector, including in post-breach situations, both with leading cyber consultants and global enterprises in the U.S. and UK. Most recently, he was Global CISO at publicly traded global pharma group Kyowa Kirin.
Eric serves as an advisor to startups and venture capital firms dedicated to transforming cybersecurity, including Confidencial, Radiant Security, NDAY Security, NightDragon and Halcyon Inc.
Outside of work, Eric enjoys fishing, cruising, visiting Disney parks and traveling to historical sites.