Orin Snyder is a senior litigation partner in the New York office of Gibson Dunn. He is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and Co-Chair of the Global Trial Practice Group. A former federal prosecutor, Orin is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers and litigators. He has been named General Commercial Attorney of the Year by Benchmark Litigation and one of the top business trial lawyers in the United States by Chambers. Orin’s practice focuses on technology and other media litigation, complex commercial disputes, and internal investigations.
Orin was born and raised in New York City. He is deeply committed to pro bono work and is engaged in cases ranging from racial justice and criminal justice reform, to defending the First Amendment, and advocating for the rights of individuals impacted by discriminatory policies. Orin is also active in the community and in public affairs. In addition to being a member of Tent Partnership for Refugees’ Board of Directors, Orin is also Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the David Lynch Foundation.