Key Considerations for Fast Growth, Global Companies Entering or Expanding Business in the U.S.

Webinar | July.11.2023 | 7am - 8am (Pacific Daylight Time)

Virtual

Orrick will be hosting a webinar on Key Considerations for Fast Growth, Global Companies Entering or Expanding Business in the U.S. Topics include:

U.S. immigration planning, options and strategies to transfer/hire foreign national talent in the U.S.
U.S. Employment Law compliance
Financing and business set up strategies

If you are interested and would like additional information on this event, please contact Emmalie Vanderpool and Amy Huang.

CLE Credits Available: Y

Contacts

Aria Kashefi Partner, Technology Companies Group

San Francisco

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D:+1 415 773 5468
E: [email protected]

Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Technology Companies Group

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Aria Kashefi Partner

San Francisco

Aria Kashefi is a Partner in Orrick’s Technology Companies Group. Aria’s practice focuses on advising emerging technology companies and investors in a variety of transactional matters in the U.S. and internationally, including venture capital financings, exit transactions, technology licensing, corporate reorganization, governance and corporate and securities law.

Anna Suh Partner, Employment Advice & Counseling, Employment Law & Litigation

Sacramento

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D:+1 916 329 4949
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Technology & Innovation Sector
Employment Advice & Counseling
Employment Law & Litigation
Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
Wage and Hour

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Anna Suh Partner

Sacramento

For years, Anna has worked with companies at all stages of their life cycles to find legal solutions that advance the goals of their business. With a particular passion for helping early to mid-stage technology companies, Anna deeply knows the challenges these companies face and is available for her clients at a moment’s notice to provide practical solutions on a wide variety of day-to-day employment law issues, including leave and other accommodations, worker classifications, onboarding, performance management and terminations. Disruptors and innovators in the tech space face unique challenges and require advisors who are willing to jump in and immerse themselves in the company as a whole, and Anna happily works to understand her clients’ company culture and long-term goals while helping them effectively meet short-term legal challenges.

Anna also guides companies through the employment challenges that can accompany financings, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. Her litigation background, defending companies in employment litigation matters involving co-founder disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information, employee mobility, discrimination/harassment, wage and hour, equity and token grants, and other compensation related issues, informs her approach to counseling and allows her to identify and address issues before a problem becomes contentious. In the event of threatened or actual litigation, Anna is prepared to aggressively litigate disputes to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Brianna Pomatico Senior Associate, Employment Law & Litigation

New York

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D:+1 212 506 5064
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Employment Law & Litigation

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Brianna Pomatico Senior Associate

New York

Brianna's practice focuses on cross-border comparative employment law, including global business immigration. She works with clients to address critical questions related to the evolution and growth of their global workforce, including international employment contracts, employee handbooks and policies, contingent worker considerations, performance management, benefits, HR data privacy compliance, and equity compensation. Brianna also advises on the global employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Prior to joining Orrick, Brianna practiced corporate immigration law, gaining years of experience facilitating global mobility for large corporations, startups, and individuals alike.

Christopher De Los Reyes Senior Associate, Employment Law & Litigation, Compensation & Benefits

New York

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D:+1 212 506 3532
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Practice:

Employment Law & Litigation
Compensation & Benefits

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Christopher De Los Reyes Senior Associate

New York

Chris focuses in a variety of cross-border employment matters, including corporate immigration and workforce mobility strategies for multinational organizations. From startup ventures to large Fortune 500 companies and international conglomerates, he has represented clients across a diverse range of industries, including technology, banking and financial services, energy, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, insurance, logistics and transportation, and academic institutions, among others.

As a member of Orrick's Global Employment Team, Chris focuses on international comparative employment law and assists clients on matters such as compliance, HR policies, global offer letters/employment contracts, separation agreements, etc.

Having practiced U.S. immigration and nationality law for many years prior to joining the Firm, Chris bolsters Orrick's capabilities and subject matter experience in the ever-changing corporate immigration space. To this end, he routinely advises HR and management teams on I-9 compliance, procurement of work authorization for foreign national talent, and the immigration-related impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other types of corporate restructuring. Chris has successfully assisted companies with obtaining nonimmigrant visas for H-1B Specialty Occupation Professionals, L-1 Intracompany Transferees, E-1/E-2 Treaty Traders and Investors, TN NAFTA professionals, F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, B-1/B-2 Temporary Visitors, and O-1 Extraordinary Ability Individuals. He also has extensive experience with the PERM labor certification process, immigrant visas, legal permanent residency (green card) applications, and naturalization/citizenship applications.