Atty. Ward Alexander Penfold

Atty. Ward Alexander Penfold

Ward Alexander Penfold is a lawyer practicing white collar defense & corporate investigations, litigation, advertising and 1 other area of law. Ward received a M.A. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 14 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Ward Alexander Penfold at a glance

Ward Alexander Penfold is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Latham And Watkins Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California US District Court for the Northern District of California US Court of Appeals for the Nin (2012). Educated at University of Chicago Law School J.D. (—) and Harvard University M.A. Harvard University Ph.D. University of California at Berkeley B.A. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ward Alexander Penfold is a lawyer practicing white collar defense & corporate investigations, litigation, advertising and 1 other area of law
  • Ward received a M.A. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Ward practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ward Alexander Penfold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ward Alexander Penfold handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ward Alexander Penfold's law office located?
Ward Alexander Penfold's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Latham And Watkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ward Alexander Penfold handle?
Ward Alexander Penfold focuses on white collar, litigation, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ward Alexander Penfold practiced law?
Ward Alexander Penfold has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Ward Alexander Penfold go to law school?
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Education

University of Chicago Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Harvard University M.A. Harvard University Ph.D. University of California at Berkeley B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California US District Court for the Northern District of California US Court of Appeals for the Nin
Admitted: 2012

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