Daren is Technology Sector Lead.

He is a partner in the Silicon Valley office focusing on M&A and technology transactions. For more than 20 years, Daren has represented clients from a variety of industries in connection with their most important strategic intellectual property, data and technology-focused transactions. He regularly counsels clients in connection with M&A and IP strategy and licensing matters.

Daren is recognized as a top technology deal lawyer both in Silicon Valley, where he is based, and globally. He has handled matters relating to a wide variety of technologies, including cloud computing and software-as-a-service offerings, drones, autonomous vehicles, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, social media, infrastructure and platform technologies, blockchain, and augmented and virtual reality related technologies. This experience provides him with a broad perspective that is essential to analyzing difficult legal issues related to new and emerging technologies. He is ranked by Chambers, Legal 500, IAM Patent 1000, and IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists.

Private equity and venture capital investors as well as large corporate and start-up clients seek Daren's advice regarding transactions involving the acquisition, development and licensing of intellectual property, software, hardware and data. Daren has also assisted clients in forming new funds for investment into the technology industry. He has an extensive track record in M&A, strategic alliances, outsourcing, and licensing arrangements, as well as day-to-day operational matters ranging from product development to supply chain issues for devices and cloud-based solutions. He regularly handles complex international joint ventures and corporate transactions and projects related to digitization and information technology.

Experience

Representative matters

Meta in connection with various intellectual property, product, content, and technology transactions matters, including numerous transactions relating to its Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and various augmented and virtual reality offerings.

Intel in a series of acquisitions of technology companies: Intel Corporation, in a series of acquisitions of technology companies innovating in sectors such as AI, deep learning, semiconductors, autonomous vehicles, drones, and IoT, including acquisitions of innovative technology companies in Germany, Russia, Italy and Asia.

Haveli Investments, a leading technology focused private capital firm, in connection with its formation and portfolio company investments.

Creation of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (“COPA”): A financial services and digital payments company in connection with the creation of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (“COPA”), a unique non-profit community formed to encourage the adoption and advancement of cryptocurrency technologies and to remove patents as a barrier to growth and innovation.

Pro bono

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation advising in connection with various trademark and commercial contracting matters.

Myeloma Investment Fund in connection with various philanthropic venture capital investment transactions, including investments into Cullinan MICA, Indapta Therapeutics, and Fortis Therapeutics.

Speaking Engagements

  • “IBA Roundtables: SPACs and Technology Companies,” sponsored by the International Bar Association’s Technology Law and Communications Law Committees, May 6, 2021 
  • “Trends in Technology Deal-Making: From Silicon Valley and Around the World” at the International Bar Association’s Virtually Together Annual Conference, November 18, 2020 
  • “Technology Transactions: Connecting the World – Recent Developments for IP and Technology Transactions Attorneys,” at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) – San Francisco Bay Chapter’s conference entitled “Deal or No Deal,” October 28, 2020 
  • “IBA Roundtables: The Effects of Schrems II on Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing,” sponsored by the International Bar Association’s Technology Law and Communications Law Committees, October 2, 2020 

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association (including the ABA’s Intellectual Property Law and Business Law Sections)
  • Member, California Lawyers Association’s IP Section’s Licensing and Technology Transactions group
  • Former Officer, Technology Law Section of the International Bar Association
Recognition
…Daren Orzechowski, who is known for his efficiency and accuracy of execution when it comes to transformational deals. His tech knowledge is on par with the best in Silicon Valley.
IAM Strategy 300
Daren Orzechowski is very responsive with lots of experience and knowledge on a wide variety of commercial deals, and able to handle the most complex and contentious negotiations with the biggest heavyweights in tech. He handles M&A, as well as outsourcing transactions, for a number of well-known technology companies. He is also well versed in licensing agreements.
Chambers

Awards

  • Band 2, Technology Transactions, California, Chambers USA, 2020-2023
  • Leading Lawyer, Technology Transactions, The Legal 500 US, 2021-2022
  • IAM Strategy 300, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), 2020-2022
  • IAM Patent 1000, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), 2012-2022

Qualifications

Admissions

Registered Foreign Lawyer, England and Wales, 2024

Admitted: State Bar of California, 2018

Admitted: Bar of the State of New York, 2000

Courts

US District Court for the Southern District of New York

US District Court for the Eastern District of New York

US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit US Supreme Court

Academic

JD, Fordham University School of Law, 1999

BA, Tufts University, 1996

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.