About Gordon K.
Gordon K. Ho is an attorney admitted to practice in California and a partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. He has built a long career at a national law firm, combining formal training with day-to-day legal work. He is a familiar presence to colleagues and clients who work on complex corporate matters.
He earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1997. Before law school he completed a B.S. in Managerial Economics at the University of California, Davis in 1993. The combination of economics and law has informed his approach to client problems, particularly those that involve business structures and financial considerations.
Ho’s professional path led him into private practice and into partnership at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. There he has held senior responsibilities, advising corporate clients and supervising teams. His role has involved negotiating deals, coordinating outside counsel, and guiding transactional processes from inception to close. Colleagues describe him as steady in the room and exacting in the details he brings to a negotiation.
Over the years he has worked on matters that require coordination across legal and business disciplines. That work often calls for drafting agreements, conducting due diligence, and addressing contractual disputes when they arise. He has experience managing the workflow of complex matters and aligning legal strategies with clients’ business goals.
Ho participates in firm governance and mentoring. He has also been involved in recruiting and training junior attorneys, helping them understand both the legal principles at play and the practical mechanics of serving corporate clients. His teaching inside the firm emphasizes clear drafting and careful risk allocation.
He currently practices in California as a partner at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, representing clients on business-related legal matters.
