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Large Firms

Jan. 11, 2000

Leading With His Heart -- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe wasn't known for its charisma until Ralph Baxter took the reins. Since then, nothing has been the same.

For once, Ralph Baxter was speechless. The memorable occasion came in October at a partners' meeting at San Francisco's Ritz Carlton hotel during which the charismatic chair of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe was roasted and toasted in a 25-minute "This Is Your Life" presentation chronicling his quarter century at the firm and his 10 years as chair.

By Leslie A. Gordon
        For once, Ralph Baxter was speechless.
        The memorable occasion came in October at a partners' meeting at San Francisco's Ritz Carlton hotel during which the charismatic chair of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe was roasted and toasted in a 25-minute "This Is Your Life" presentation chronicling his quarter century at the firm and his 10 ...

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