Orrick Videos

Women Inspiring Women - Laura Konkoleski
To mark Women’s History Month, we asked Team Orrick about women who inspire them. Laura Konkoleski thought of her great-grandmother raising four children alone after a coal-mine explosion killed her husband in 1924. Laura honors her in the video below.

Women Inspiring Women - Yumiko Ohta
For Women’s History Month, Team Orrick shared stories of women who inspire them. Orrick’s Yumiko Ohta, a partner in our employment law group in Tokyo, recalled a girl from her school who went on to become the empress of Japan.

Women Inspiring Women - Lise Guerrier-Louis
In Women’s History Month – and all year – Orrick’s Lise Guerrier-Louis draws inspiration from Nicole Dooley, a Legal Aid lawyer she met on a fellowship with the organization. Watch the video to find out why.

Women Inspiring Women - Caroline Stapleton
Eleanor Roosevelt overcame shyness to speak out for civil and human rights. “Her story inspires me to use my own voice to try to make a positive impact on my community,” says Orrick’s Caroline Stapleton, a partner in our Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement group. Watch her Women’s History Month tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt below.

Happy Holidays From Team Orrick
Happy Holidays from everyone at Team Orrick. We hope you’re able to celebrate and reflect with those closest to you.

Journalist Paola Ramos shared her views on the power of the term “Latinx” to capture the diversity of a growing community. In a conversation moderated by Orrick’s Joe Santiesteban to mark Latinx Heritage Month, she mentioned her grandfather to make the point. See an excerpt – or watch a replay: https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2022/09/Paola-Ramos-Talks-With-TeamOrrick-for-Latinx-Heritage-Month

Thanks to journalist & author Paola Ramos for talking with #TeamOrrick about differences & commonalities among the 62M people in the US with ties to Latin America. Hear an excerpt from the conversation moderated by Joe Santiesteban, or watch a full replay: https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2022/09/Paola-Ramos-Talks-With-TeamOrrick-for-Latinx-Heritage-Month

Actor and former White House aide Kal Penn shared with Team Orrick what inspires him to keep moving forward even in dark times. Listen:

Jo-Ann Yoo of the Asian American Federation spoke with #TeamOrrick about why it is a shared responsibility to keep each other safe in our communities. Listen:

Jo-Ann Yoo of the Asian American Federation spoke with Team Orrick about the pressure of the model minority myth on the Asian-American community. Listen:

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. inspired Team Orrick last week with a Juneteenth message about the need to be our true selves at work. Listen:

Black History: Personal Stories About What It Means
Learning about Black history helps us see Black contributions as an indelible part of our collective history. Members of our U.S. team share their perspectives in this new video. #TeamOrrick #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityEquityInclusion

Happy holidays from everyone at Team Orrick! We are grateful to our clients, our team and our community partners for being in this together with us. Our warmest wishes to all of you for a safe and joyful new year.

The Orrick Racial, Social & Economic Justice Prgram
In 2021, we launched our Racial Justice Fellowship Program. The impact on our communities has been meaningful – but the work has only just begun. That’s why we’re committing to funding five Orrick Fellows annually for the next three years. https://www.orrick.com/en/Community/Orrick-Racial-Social-and-Economic-Justice-Fellowship-Program

Navigating the Path to Net Zero: Renewable Energy and Your Business
Companies are increasingly realizing that the supply of energy must be treated in the same way as other elements of the supply chain. Orrick's Ashley Walter discusses this development in our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://www.orrick.com/en/Practices/Environmental-Social-and-Corporate-Governance-ESG-Resource-Center

Navigating the Path to Net Zero: The Carbon Offset Market
Due to a growing supply and number of sellers, it's never been easier or more affordable to purchase carbon offsets. Orrick's Ashley Walter examines the state of the carbon market as part of our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://www.orrick.com/en/Practices/Environmental-Social-and-Corporate-Governance-ESG-Resource-Center

Navigating the Path to Net Zero: Supply Chain Considerations
"You're procuring electricity much like you procure any good that you need to produce your product." – Orrick's Giji John discusses how renewable energy fits into your supply chain in our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://www.orrick.com/en/Practices/Environmental-Social-and-Corporate-Governance-ESG-Resource-Center

Data as an Asset: What is Data Minimization?
"Drawing the line for how much data is enough in connection with AI can be really difficult." Orrick's Shannon Yavorsky explains the concept of data minimization and why it's antithetical to what AI does as part of our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://vimeo.com/525706485/82118d2548

Comprehensive data protection legislation has been gaining momentum, with federal and state governments passing laws around the globe. Orrick's Shannon Yavorsky outlines key regulations you should be aware of as part of our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://vimeo.com/525706485/82118d2548

Data as an Asset: What is the "Blackbox" Effect?
The development and implementation of AI systems often involves complex processing activities that can make unambiguous disclosure difficult. Orrick's Shannon Yavorsky explains the "blackbox" effect in AI as part of our Where From Here? webinar series. View the full conversation: https://vimeo.com/525706485/82118d2548