Brett Cooper

Rob Fore is a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department and a member of the Private Investment Funds Practice. He joined Goodwin Procter in 2007. Mr. Fore focuses on the structuring, formation and operation of both domestic and international venture capital, buyout, funds-of-funds and other private equity funds and their management companies. He also represents investors in venture capital and buyout funds, as well as and private equity funds and venture capital funds Prior to joini...

Julie focuses on environmental and land use counseling and litigation for complex development projects. She resolves issues that arise under the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, federal and state species protection statutes, and a range of other local, state and federal statutes and common law doctrines that affect land use. An experienced litigator in California and federal courts, Julie defends projects and uses this experienc...

Jeffrey R. Loew is the Managing Partner of Trust Law Partners LLP. The firm’s practice areas include trust and estate disputes, probate disputes, and fiduciary disputes. Mr. Loew and the firm have recovered over $400,000,000 for their clients. In addition to his recognition by Best Lawyers for his work in trust and estate litigation, Mr. Loew’s highlighted credentials include: Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Law by the California State Bar Board o...

Jacob R. Sorensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Jacob R. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob R. Sorensen since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jacob R. Sorensen is held by other lawyers.

Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law and Employment Law - Individuals. Gay Crosthwait practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Barnett Sween is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Lisa Barnett practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Barnett Sween since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lisa Barnett Sween is held by other lawyers.

Doris Cheng has been ranked as one of the top 10 lawyers in Northern California. She is listed among the Best Lawyers of America®, LawDragon 500 Leading Lawyers, SuperLawyers® and San Francisco Best Lawyers. She was chosen as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers of America for 2017. Specializing in complex injuries caused by third-party negligence, Ms. Cheng has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts on behalf of disabled plaintiffs. She obtained a $15,000,000 verdict on...

Anna Erickson White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Anna Erickson practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Anna Erickson White since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anna Erickson White is held by other lawyers.

Craig Martin's practice includes representing clients in SEC enforcement and DOJ matters, corporate investigations, and private securities litigation. In the last five years, Mr. Martin has conducted more than a dozen internal corporate investigations involving complex accounting and disclosure issues, whistleblower claims, and potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Mr. Martin serves as personal counsel for executives and directors in SEC and DOJ matters involving a...

Erik L. Peterson is regarded among the nation’s top Civil Trial Attorneys. He has secured a number of high-value verdicts and settlements, several of which have set local and state records. Erik is licensed to practice in California and Hawaii and represents victims and families throughout both states in a range of medical malpractice and personal injury claims. He has successfully resolved an array of complex and high-stakes civil claims over his nearly 30 years in practice, including ...