<p>  <br>  Richard Jacobsen, a senior associate in the New York office, is a member of Orrick's Litigation practice group.  Mr. Jacobsen has litigated a wide variety of matters in federal and state trial and appellate courts, and in arbitrations before the AAA and LCIA.  He also has experience representing clients before federal and state regulators.  He represents clients in diverse industries, including many that are highly regulated, such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, computer and consumer goods industries.  Much of his practice involves the intersection of litigation and public policy advocacy.