LAWYER PROFILE

Orin Snyder

Global 2026

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA

12 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

A former federal prosecutor, Orin is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading trial lawyers. He has a national trial and litigation practice, including complex commercial, technology and media litigation, internal corporate investigations and white-collar. His clients have included AMC Networks, Blink Health, Cablevision, Facebook, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, MGM, Netflix, Pinterest, Square (Block), T-Mobile, Uber, and Warner Music Group. Has also handled complex litigation for such well-known individuals as Bob Dylan, LeBron James, Elton John, Lady Gaga, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and Mark Zuckerberg,

Career

Former name partner, Parcher Hayes & Snyder. Former Assistant US Attorney, Southern District of NY, Securities Fraud and Organized Crime Units, and Chief of the Narcotics Unit.

Personal

JD, University of Pennsylvania, 1986, cum laude.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Orin Snyder represents household names in the media and technology sectors in complex commercial disputes. He cochairs the global trial practice group at Gibson Dunn and is based in New York.

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Strengths

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Orin Snyder is great in the courtroom. He is incredibly smart and an expert in synthesizing the right way to tell the story.
Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide
Orin Snyder is the complete package. He is a trusted professional, critical thinker, strategic, personable a gifted speaker and a staunch advocate for each and every one of his clients.
Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide
Orin Snyder is a dominant litigation leader who leaves no stones unturned in service of his clients.
Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide
Orin Snyder deploys every available asset to fiercely advocate for his clients.
Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Global Guide

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