Our Team

I am consistently struck by the optimism, innovation and excitement that tech companies produce. It is exciting to work with interesting people solving some of the most complex (and fun) problems in the world.

Starting out in my legal career, I was lucky enough to get exposed to some of the world's leading startups and tech companies. I was amazed by the way in which founders could identify a problem, come up with an innovative solution, bring that idea to life, get people excited about their business and grow it into something meaningful.

Professional Wine Enthusiast! I love to travel to different wine regions, learning about the history and personal stories behind each bottle of wine in some of the most beautiful parts of the world.

AI has the potential to fundamentally change the way in which we live our daily lives, however, I am most excited to see how spatial computing develops over the coming years. I think it is an exciting sector with many applications across training, entertainment, business and other areas.

There is always another way to look at a problem - you may not be able to see it but others might, so surround yourself with good people that you trust and ask for help when you need it.

Supporting those striving to achieve their vision at scale.

Before becoming a lawyer, I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kazakhstan. I worked with a visionary founder who had the goal to create a community in which people with disabilities could lead mobile and independent lives. Having the opportunity to be a part of that journey was inspiring and challenged me to support others driving profound change.

Kayaking along the coast in Downeast Maine.

A Constellation of Vital Phenomena - a haunting story of war and its echoes.

I am one of the Orrick attorneys who was fortunate to work with Craig Johnson, who founded Venture Law Group in the early 90s. Craig was a great business-savvy lawyer and a fabulous networker. He was also kind and emphasized fairness and egalitarianism. He taught many of us how to be excellent technology lawyers, and showed that you can excel and succeed while helping to support and advance everyone around you.

A long bike ride and a good meal with friends and/or family.

One of my favorite books is A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth. It's an epic story about India's independence and partition, with lots about politics and economics of the time, interlaced with a family story about wonderfully drawn characters trying to find happiness. Seth is a virtuoso with language (see also his novel A Golden Gate, written entirely in sonnets!). I also enjoy a good spy thriller a lot!

Before law school I worked at a strategy consulting firm, where my mentor told me that our job was to make our client's jobs easier, and that my job as a junior consultant was to make his job easier. The same is true in part for lawyers--our job is to help our clients navigate legal challenges large and small. Doing this well requires understanding---what is the client's situation, what is the context of the question for which they're asking for help, what are the obstacles the client will face? And then finding the best solutions for that situation.

I love working with clients who are enthusiastic about developing something new. We are fortunate to work in a part of the law that is dynamic, positive and challenging all at once.

I recently represented (pro bono) a non-profit, transgender rights organization in its merger with another organization. It was rewarding to work with two organizations with a crucial, shared mission to help them combine, strengthen and streamline.

People and every person's unique experience and perspective.

Politics or party planning - definitely something focused around people and relationships.

I've run four marathons, including London in April 2024!

A leisurely breakfast with my family, a long run in the sunshine and a Jeopardy marathon.

You won't get there if you don't try + always be kind to people.