About Bill
Bill Morrow built his legal foundation at Stanford and Berkeley before turning to specialized tax studies at New York University. He graduated from Stanford University in 1970 with a B.A. in Economics. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1974 and later completed an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law in 1980. Those credentials set the stage for a long career in tax law and related litigation.
Early in his career Morrow drew on his academic training in both transactional and dispute contexts. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court and in California. Those admissions reflect a practice that spans regulatory and courtroom settings. Peers and clients over the years have described him as methodical and thorough when addressing tax questions, though he has avoided public spectacle in favor of steady legal work.
Morrow spent a significant portion of his career at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, where he served as a partner. At the firm he worked on complex tax matters for corporate and individual clients. His work there involved advising on tax consequences tied to transactions, addressing controversies with tax authorities, and guiding clients through procedural aspects of tax litigation. The partnership role required both technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
His educational path and court admission have informed the kinds of matters he has handled. The LL.M. in Taxation provided advanced grounding in federal tax law, while the UC Berkeley J.D. and Stanford economics degree offered broader legal and policy context. Those elements combined in a practice that intersects tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution. He has frequently represented clients in proceedings where the outcome depended on interpreting complex statutes and regulations.
Morrow has practiced in the San Diego area and has kept a local presence while dealing with matters that reach beyond the region. He has balanced client advisory work with appearances before administrative bodies and courts. Over the decades his approach has favored careful preparation and adherence to procedural detail, particularly in matters routed to the U.S. Tax Court.
As of 2026 he continues to work in San Diego and handles tax-related matters for corporations and individuals, drawing on decades of education and courtroom experience in tax law.
