About Lori

Lori Ginex-Orinion is a founding and co-managing partner of Aviso Legal. Lori began her career and worked for years in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s renowned litigation department. She later joined the boutique firm now known as Finlayson Toffer Roosevelt & Lilly LLP and was elevated to the position of Of Counsel. After leaving Finlayson, she worked primarily for the Legal Department of Banamex USA as an outside counsel, advising it on a variety of issues relating to its policies and procedures and eventual wind down. She started Aviso Legal with Linda in 2017.

Business Advising:

Understanding the impacts contentious litigation can have on a business, Lori helps businesses tackle their legal issues as they arise in an effort to help avoid costly litigation, regulatory issues and the like. Lori is adept at coming to know and understand your business and its needs and coming up with policies and procedures or other solutions to address problems in a thoughtful and business-friendly manner. She also drafts and negotiates contracts with business goals in mind, while also working to mitigate risk.

Litigation & Appellate Expertise:

Lori has over 18 years of experience litigating business disputes in state and federal court and AAA and JAMS arbitrations, including those involving breach of contract, business torts, unfair competition, unfair debt collection and credit reporting, and fraud. Her litigation clients span a variety of industries, including healthcare, oil and gas, food and beverage, higher education, and real estate.

Lori is highly effective both inside and outside of the courtroom, has strong writing and analytical skills, and often wins battles "on the papers." When appellate work is needed, either to affirm an award for her client or to obtain additional relief for her client, Lori has successfully represented her clients' interests in courts of appeals as well, including in the Ninth Circuit and California appellate courts.

Above all, she is pragmatic, working to chose the right battles for her clients to reach a favorable result with efficiency. To that end, she maintains continuous communication with clients about case strategy, considering not only likely outcomes but, also, how the case may affect the client's business and future plans.