Orrick, Bart Kempf
Advisor - People | Feb 10, 2025 | Orrick

Orrick, a leading law firm in the energy and infrastructure sectors, has appointed Bart Kempf as a partner in its Energy Transactions Team in Washington, D.C. Kempf, known for his expertise in environmental advising, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Latham & Watkins, Beveridge & Diamond, and as senior counsel with the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture. His role will include advising on federal and state environmental permitting, and the development, financing, and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects. Orrick's Energy & Infrastructure team, highly ranked in numerous sectors, welcomes Kempf as the 23rd partner to join over the past three years. The team is heavily involved with top energy investors and sponsors globally.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Energy and Infrastructure
Geography
- United States – The article involves a hire in Washington, D.C., and details Bart Kempf's previous work with U.S. federal and state agencies.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article focuses on Orrick, a law firm, and their strategic hiring in the legal sector.
- Energy and Infrastructure – The subject of the article is the expansion of Orrick's Energy Transactions Team, which deals with energy and infrastructure projects.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Orrick | Hiring Company | Company | A leading law firm known for its work in the energy and infrastructure sectors. |
Bart Kempf | Environmental Partner | Person | An experienced environmental advisor, newly appointed as a partner in Orrick's Energy Transactions Team. |
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings | Previous Employer | Company | Bart Kempf's prior firm before joining Orrick. |
Latham & Watkins | Former Employer | Company | A leading international law firm where Bart Kempf worked previously. |
Beveridge & Diamond | Former Employer | Company | A boutique law firm focused on environmental issues, former employer of Bart Kempf. |
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture | Former Employer | Government | Bart Kempf served as senior counsel, contributing to his expertise in environmental matters. |