About Earl W.
Earl W. Mah draws on technical training and legal education to handle cases that sit at the crossroads of law and technology. He studied computer science and business before turning to law. That background shapes how he analyzes factual disputes and legal strategy.
Mah earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2013. Prior to law school he completed a B.S. at Washington University in St. Louis in 2005, majoring in Computer Science and Business Administration. Those degrees give him fluency in technical subject matter alongside formal legal training.
He has worked at Fenwick & West LLP. His practice has included matters in several federal courts. He is admitted to practice in California and has appearances in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of Texas and the Central District of California. Those jurisdictions frequently handle business and intellectual property disputes that intersect with technology sectors.
Colleagues describe Mah as methodical. He tends to break complex problems into discrete questions. That approach aligns with his academic training. In litigation settings he has prepared briefs, managed discovery efforts and handled court appearances. He has also worked on issues that require translating technical concepts for judges and juries. His legal work often requires close collaboration with engineers and business personnel to map technical facts onto legal standards.
Outside the courtroom he has been involved in the exchange of ideas between technical and legal teams. His dual background helps him communicate across disciplines. He pays attention to how business goals inform legal choices and how technical constraints shape those goals.
Mah currently practices at Fenwick & West LLP. He focuses his practice on matters that involve federal litigation and legal issues touching technology and business.
