California-headquartered Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is strategically building its litigation chops—especially in the D.C. and New York markets. Why? The firm well known for its tech and life sciences sector focus believes clients are going to increasingly need the services of experienced litigators and lawyers familiar with the workings inside the Beltway.

Its most recent recruit in D.C. is David McGill—an 11-year veteran of Kobre & Kim in D.C.—a firm that exclusively focuses on disputes and investigations of international fraud and misconduct.