Jim F. Jensen
Partner, Orrick
Menlo Park, CA
Jim F. Jensen is a partner at Orrick in Menlo Park, working on fund formation, private equity funds and venture funds; previously at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and VantagePoint Capital Partners.
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Overview
- Office
- Menlo Park, CA
- Main practice
- Fund formation
- Represents
- GPs and Sponsors; LPs and Investors
- Client focus
- First-Time Funds
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Source: orrick.com, as of Oct 24, 2026. View the bio
Practice
Fund formationthe practice the bio leads with
From the bio
“James (Jim) Jensen is the co-head of Orrick's fund formation practice”
Private equity funds
From the bio
“private equity funds, hedge funds, search funds, accelerators and incubators, SPVs, and funds-of-funds”
Venture funds
From the bio
“Jim's fund clients include established venture capital sponsors, first-time managers”
Hedge funds
From the bio
“Jim's fund clients include established venture capital sponsors, first-time managers, private equity funds, hedge funds”
Read from the practice description in the bio on orrick.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Experience
Before Orrick
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- VantagePoint Capital Partners
Years and earlier employers as stated in the bio on orrick.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D.
- Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, M.B.A., Finance
- Utah State University, B.S., Finance
- Bar admissions
- CaliforniaCheck with the bar: State Bar of California’s attorney lookup for California (opens in a new tab)
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As listed in the bio on orrick.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Colleagues at Orrick
- Dolph Hellman
Partner · San Francisco
- John Paul Igoe
Partner · Charlotte
Questions about Jim F. Jensen
What does Jim F. Jensen work on?
Orrick’s bio of Jim F. Jensen leads with fund formation, and also lists private equity funds, venture funds and hedge funds. It says Jim F. Jensen acts for sponsors (GPs) and investors (LPs).
Where is Jim F. Jensen based?
In Orrick’s Menlo Park office.
Where did Jim F. Jensen work before Orrick?
The bio names Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and VantagePoint Capital Partners.
Where did Jim F. Jensen study?
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and Utah State University.
Where is Jim F. Jensen admitted to practise?
The bio lists California.
How can I contact Jim F. Jensen?
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