Julien Barbey

Julien Barbey is a Senior Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, based in New York City. He specializes in advising startups throughout their lifecycle, from formation to exit, and has a particular focus on sectors like AI, SaaS, and life sciences. His role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel, including assistance with financing, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) .12

Professional Background

• Current Position: Senior Associate at Orrick since March 2021.
• Previous Experience:
  • Corporate Associate at Fox Rothschild LLP (January 2020 - March 2021).
  • Associate Corporate Counsel at WeWork (November 2018 - December 2019).
  • Associate at K&L Gates LLP (September 2016 - November 2018).
  • Summer Legal Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (June 2014 - August 2014) .12

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.): Fordham University School of Law (2013 - 2016).
• Master's Degree: Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (2011 - 2013).
• Bachelor of Arts: Columbia University in the City of New York, History & Film Studies (2005 - 2009) .1

Areas of Expertise

Julien has extensive experience in:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Corporate Governance
• Venture Capital Financing

He also has a background in working with companies accepted into Y Combinator and has represented various venture capital investors .23

Notable Contributions

Julien's work includes advising companies on cross-border issues between the US and Europe, reflecting his understanding of international business dynamics. His previous experience as an in-house attorney provides him with insights into the operational needs of startups .23