Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has announced the addition of Lewis Hower to their team. Hower formerly held the position as the head of startup banking at Silicon Valley Bank and has now taken on the role of managing director of TechCo and fund relationships at Orrick.
During his tenure at Silicon Valley Bank, Hower was recognized for his invaluable contributions to the startup scene. His deep financial acumen and commercial insights will now be harnessed at Orrick where he will provide guidance to founders and investors within the sphere of tech and life sciences.
Furthering his mandate, Hower will facilitate the ease of connections to financing possibilities, scout for talent, and open doors to other significant opportunities, as reported by Bloomberg Law.
There remains a growing need for big law firms like Orrick to provide more comprehensive services to their clients. By bringing in an expert like Hower, Orrick demonstrates a clear commitment to broaden their services and provide a more extensive network of connections – financial and otherwise – to their clientele.
This move, it seems, will not only raise Orrick’s standing in the tech and life sciences sectors but will also capitalize on the growing intersection of legal services and the startup ecosystem.
The full announcement of Hower’s appointment can be read on Orrick’s official website.