About Amy S

Amy S. Cannon is a partner at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, a full-service business and litigation law firm headquartered in San Diego, California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998 and has maintained an active license since then.

Cannon earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Tulane University School of Law in 1998, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of the Order of the Coif. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated cum laude in 1987.

Her practice areas include Real Estate Law, where she handles financing, purchase and sale transactions, and commercial leasing, among other related business matters. She also works in Financial Services, representing lenders and developers, and in Restructuring and Bankruptcy, assisting with complex real estate transactions and restructuring matters. Cannon is involved in negotiations, transactions, and litigation related to these areas.

Cannon began her legal career in 1998 and has been a partner at her current firm since 2011. Throughout her career, she has gained experience in various legal stages, including the negotiation of purchase agreements and the documentation of equity investments and loans. She is admitted to practice in California state courts.

Cannon has received recognition for her work, being listed in Best Lawyers® for Real Estate Law since 2023. Additionally, she was awarded the Tulane University Law School Faculty Medal for graduating first in her class. She is a member of the State Bar of California and is involved with the San Diego County Bar Association.

Education

Tulane University School of Law

J.D. (1998)

1995

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. (1987) | Political Science

1984

Experience

Partner

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
2011

Lawyer

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
2000

Lawyer

Latham & Watkins
1998

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court

Types of Cases Handled

Real Estate Law Financial Services Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Transactions Litigation

Office Locations

Main Office

 525 B Street Suite 2200 San Diego CA 92101