About Brendan
Brendan Franich took a path that blends international affairs and law. He earned a B.S. in Foreign Service, concentrating in international politics and security studies from Georgetown University in 2002. He then pursued a master's degree in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at Stanford University, completing it in 2004. He returned to Stanford for his law degree and received a J.D. in 2009.
His academic record shows a sustained interest in global issues and regional studies. Those interests shaped his early career decisions. After law school, he entered private practice and is listed with Fenwick & West LLP among his professional affiliations. Public records indicate he is admitted to practice in New York.
At Fenwick & West LLP he has worked alongside attorneys handling corporate and commercial matters. The firm is known for representing clients in technology and business sectors, and his presence there suggests experience in law firm practice environments that serve corporate clients. He has been part of teams that advise on transactional and regulatory questions, drawing on both legal training and an understanding of international political dynamics.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in research and attentive to the factual record. His prior studies in Russian and Eurasian affairs add a perspective that can be useful on cross-border questions or matters involving foreign entities. He blends that perspective with classical legal training from Stanford Law.
He has taken on roles typical of associates and counsel at midsize and large law firms, including drafting briefs, negotiating agreements and supporting client counseling. He has also participated in internal firm initiatives to coordinate work across practice groups. Those responsibilities require precision and an ability to translate complex factual scenarios into clear legal positions.
Outside the office, his academic background suggests an interest in public policy and international security topics, though his public professional profile focuses on his legal work. He remains based in New York and continues to practice law, working on matters at Fenwick & West LLP.
He practices law in New York and works on matters at Fenwick & West LLP.
