Join the Tech Law Revolution
We began as a group of upstart lawyers in Silicon Valley with a big vision for the business of technology. Today, with a team over 500 lawyers strong, we are just as committed to constantly evolving and expanding our world — and that of our clients.
We’re a diverse and spirited team of unconventional minds, close collaborators, and passionate advocates with as much technical insight as legal prowess. Our clients—from startups to market leaders—are changing the world through relentless innovation, and we are standing right beside them helping them make it happen. Our lawyers are constantly redefining what is possible when it comes to the practice of law and levelling up our clients at every stage of growth.
Our Origin Story. A Silicon Valley original, Fenwick began as a band of upstart lawyers with a startup ethos and a vision for growing high-tech businesses.
Technology and Life Sciences
As one of the first tech law firms in the world, Fenwick is inextricably intertwined with the growth of technology even after 50 years since its founding. While tech doesn’t look the same now as it did then, our focus does: pioneer innovative legal services to help visionary technology companies succeed. Now with more than 1,000 professionals in our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, New York, Shanghai and Washington, DC, offices, our power speaks for itself.
- One of the world’s leading law firms working with technology companies by Chambers Global (2023)
- Over 25% of Fenwick partners are recognized by Chambers Global or Chambers USA (2023)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 as one of the leading law firms in the U.S. (2023)
- Ranked No. 10 in The American Lawyer's Composite Ranking Index of key financial and diversity metrics (2022)
A Culture of Disruptive Co-Creators
Pushing boundaries, cutting-edge thinking and an entrepreneurial spirit drive growth at Fenwick. We know that diverse perspectives and collaboration allow for dynamic progress. People and business thrive here because we work together to be future-forward.
- Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and Best Place to Work in New York City by Crain’s (2023)
- Among the Top 15 Most Diverse Law Firms in the U.S. for the past seven years by The American Lawyer (2023)
- Best National Law Firm for women in business law, pro bono programs and work-life balance in North America at the Americas Women in Business Law Awards by Euromoney (2022)
- Honored among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women by Seramount for the fifth consecutive year (2022)
- Named "Best of the Best" in the BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2022: BTI Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest for activities associates value most in deriving high levels of job satisfaction (2022)
- Achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus status from Diversity Lab for diversity in leadership (2023)
- Winner of National Public Service Award by American Bar Association’s Business Law Section (2022)
Clients That Challenge and Inspire Us
- Airbnb
- Amazon
- Calm
- Cisco Systems
- Coinbase
- Databricks
- Electronic Arts
- Figma
- HP
- Intuit
- Loxo Oncology
- Meta
- Netflix
- Nextdoor
- NortonLifeLock
- Peloton Interactive
- Proofpoint
- Relativity Space
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
- Upwork
- Workday
- Zuora
Additional Information
- Retirement: 401(k) plans with financial planning services
- Healthcare: Medical insurance
- Disability: Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives and perks, private and confidential counseling in addition to other employee assistance plans
- Celebrations: Events for birthdays, diversity and heritage months, often with guest speakers
- Paid Time Off: Generous personal time off, and market-leading parental leave (For Experienced attorneys and Business Professionals)
- Service Days: Paid days for community service and volunteering (For Business Professionals)
- Commuting: Stipends and reimbursements for transportation (For Experienced attorneys and Business Professionals)
- Family-Friendly: Parent community groups, resources for family issues
- Professional Development: On-boarding and training programs, continuing learning and certifications, career coaching and mentoring
- Transparency in Coverage: The link below leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Transparency in Coverage
*Depending on the role, eligibility may vary.
- Retirement: 401(k) plans with financial planning services
- Healthcare: Medical insurance
- Disability: Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing initiatives and perks, private and confidential counseling in addition to other employee assistance plans
- Celebrations: Events for birthdays, diversity and heritage months, often with guest speakers
- Paid Time Off: Generous personal time off, and market-leading parental leave (For Experienced attorneys and Business Professionals)
- Service Days: Paid days for community service and volunteering (For Business Professionals)
- Commuting: Stipends and reimbursements for transportation (For Experienced attorneys and Business Professionals)
- Family-Friendly: Parent community groups, resources for family issues
- Professional Development: On-boarding and training programs, continuing learning and certifications, career coaching and mentoring
- Transparency in Coverage: The link below leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Transparency in Coverage
*Depending on the role, eligibility may vary.
We evaluate all employees and applicants on the basis of their qualification without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
We evaluate all employees and applicants on the basis of their qualification without regard to race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender, genetic characteristics or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal employment laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
Fenwick collects and processes the personal information of job applicants and employees, from the submission of a job application, throughout the course of employment, and after the employment ends. Please read our Applicant Privacy Notice, which explains the kinds of information we may collect and how we intend to use and share that information.
Fenwick collects and processes the personal information of job applicants and employees, from the submission of a job application, throughout the course of employment, and after the employment ends. Please read our Applicant Privacy Notice, which explains the kinds of information we may collect and how we intend to use and share that information.