About Christopher A.

Christopher A. Westover is a retired attorney who was admitted to the California State Bar in 1969. He held and maintained an active license until it became inactive in 2018. Mr.

Westover was a partner at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in San Francisco, California. His practice focused on business and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as securities and corporate finance matters. He represented clients at various stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. Mr.

Westover was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He retired from active practice in 2018 and passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 76.

He is survived by his siblings, including his brother Christopher Westover of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Westover was a member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. He was fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Christopher A. Westover is deceased (May 23, 2025). This profile is maintained as a historical record.

Education

Stanford Law School

J.D. (1968)

1968

University of San Francisco

B.A. (1965) | Economics

1965

Experience

Retired Partner

Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1969

Types of Cases Handled

business and corporate law mergers and acquisitions securities and corporate finance

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 101 California Street 5th Floor San Francisco CA 94111-5800
(415) 693-2066