Orrick Expands Life Sciences with Schulman Hire From Dechert

Jan. 25, 2021, 11:01 AM UTC

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe is expanding its life sciences group with the addition of David Schulman, who co-led the same practice area for Dechert.

Schulman has advised Celgene Corp., Ferring Pharmaceuticals SA, Adocia SAS and Pfizer Inc., among others, on transactions. He recently took the lead on BioAtla Inc.’s $72 million series D financing.

“We’re obviously attracted to David, just given his prominence and excellent reputation in the market as just being a top-tier practitioner,” said Matthew Gemello, head of Orrick’s global corporate practice.

The hire advances Orrick’s priority of building out the life sciences practice. In 2019, it brought ...

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