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Our tech-focused advisors help founders and funders alike navigate legal complexities with a commercial-first mindset.

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Serena Tibrewala

I'm a corporate lawyer in Orrick's Technology Companies Group with experience advising investors and technology companies of all stages through formations, financings, and general corporate governance matters. I work closely with both American and European clients and am bilingual in English and French.

Clients I've worked with: Betterment | K Health | Grow Therapy | Waterplan

Contact me Managing Associate, New York [email protected] +1 212 506-3786

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What inspires you about working with tech companies?

Our clients' constant innovation and drive to create real-world impact.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

In another life, I'd love to work as a wildlife conservationist.
What is your ideal weekend?

Walking in the park, spending time with loved ones, and great food!
If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation.

Ramin Tohidi

I advise companies on technology transactions and other strategic and commercial matters and help maximize their intellectual property portfolios. I work with both mature and emerging companies in a variety of industries, including in SaaS, software, AI and hardware.

Clients I've worked with: Microsoft | Zillow | Airtable | Verisk | Sourcegraph

Contact me Partner, Silicon Valley [email protected] +1 650 614 7337

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What inspires you about working with tech companies?

Their unique potential to reshape the world.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

Science fiction novelist.
What is your ideal weekend?

Spending time with my wife and three young kids.
What's your mantra?

Go with the flow but make your own path.

Kjell Tönjes

I am a lawyer and member of the Technology Companies Group at Orrick. I support start-ups and scale-ups during their foundation, financing rounds and growth phases.

Clients I've worked with: Korelya Capital

Contact me Associate, Düsseldorf [email protected] +49 211 36 78 7 345

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What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

During my time in Berlin, I witnessed the potential for groundbreaking ideas to become successful businesses which inspired me to help entrepreneurs navigate legal complexities and secure funding for their ventures. Additionally, the opportunity to work closely with visionary founders and contribute to their growth journey has been a source of great professional fulfillment for me.
Where do you find inspiration in life?

My daughter, my wife and our English Bulldog "Schröder".
What technology are you most excited to see develop?

Artificial intelligence in the health sector.
What is your ideal weekend?

It involves time with my family, great food, cold drinks and a win by my hometown football team Hannover 96.
Tell us about a favorite book, work of art or piece of music?

No matter how challenging it can sometimes get to be working in vibrant venture capital, "Inspector Norse" by Todd Terje will always put a smile on my face.
What's the best advice you've ever received?

If you're in trouble - double!

Carlo Trucco

I am a perceptive and knowledgeable venture capital and M&A lawyer. My passion lies in fostering the growth of the Italian tech & innovation environment and its integration within the international tech market. I advise investors and companies on a broad range of venture capital, corporate venture capital and tech M&A transactions. Investor-side, I advise venture capital firms, having dealt with some of the most significant late-stage venture capital deals in Italy. Furthermore, I have a broad expertise in advising large corporates transitioning towards innovative business models by means of open innovation investments and acquisition of high-tech companies. Company-side, I support founders and high-growth tech companies, operating in a variety of sectors, in dealing with investors.

Contact me Partner, Milan [email protected] +39 02 4541 3800

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What inspires you about working with tech companies?

Tech companies are instrumental in promoting global innovation and development. Being involved in the industry is rewarding and inspiring.
What inspired you to become an emerging companies and venture capital lawyer?

The idea of adding value to companies shaping our future.
If you weren't a tech lawyer, what would you do?

Before joining law school I was very interested in aviation, so I would say a pilot (eyesight permitting…)
What technology are you most excited to see develop?

AI and new space tech.
What is your ideal weekend?

Spending time with family (and mountain biking, whenever possible).

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