Atty. Nancy Chen

Atty. Nancy Chen

Nancy Chen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, business law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. Nancy received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Menlo Park Menlo Park 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (857) 347-3867

Profile Summary

About Nancy Chen at a glance

Nancy Chen is a Partner based in Menlo Park, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, employment, business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Harvard University Law School J.D. cum laude Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1993) and UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA Georgetown Univ, Washington, DC Stanford University A.B. Stanford University (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nancy Chen is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, business law, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
  • Nancy received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Nancy practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Menlo Park, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy Chen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy Chen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Menlo Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy Chen

Where is Nancy Chen's law office located?
Nancy Chen's law practice is located in Menlo Park, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy Chen handle?
Nancy Chen focuses on trusts, employment, business, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nancy Chen practiced law?
Nancy Chen has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Nancy Chen go to law school?
Nancy Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Nancy Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School J.D. cum laude Harvard University Law School
- 1993
B.A.
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, Berkeley, CA Georgetown Univ, Washington, DC Stanford University A.B. Stanford University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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