Heidi Keefe
About Heidi Keefe
Heidi Keefe is a lawyer based in Palo Alto, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Heidi Keefe is recognized in the following practice area:
- Palo Alto, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: Santa Clara University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Palo Alto, CA
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