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Labor/Employment

Apr. 1, 2015

Perfecting her legacy: Orrick’s star litigator

Lynne C. Hermle, the Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP labor and employment partner, maintained her undefeated jury trial record Friday with a successful defense of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.


By Phil Johnson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Lynne C. Hermle does not do moral victories. The Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP partner maintained her undefeated jury trial record Friday with a full defense verdict in favor of venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers against claims of gender discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit, brought by former employee Ellen Pao, attracted international interest and sparked ...

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