About Patrick E.
Patrick E. Premo earned his B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University in 1989. He continued his studies in England, receiving an M.A. from the University of Durham in 1990. He returned to Santa Clara for law school and received his J.D. in 1996. Those degrees form the backbone of a career that has been based in California.
After completing his legal education, Premo built a practice at Fenwick & West LLP. He is licensed to practice in California and works from the firm’s California presence. The public record lists Fenwick & West LLP as his firm affiliation. Colleagues say his academic background gives him a broad frame for addressing legal problems, and the international study in Durham adds a comparative dimension to his outlook.
Premo’s path combines a liberal arts grounding in political science with advanced study abroad and a professional legal credential. That mix is reflected in the way he approaches matters: attention to institutional context, an eye for how rules and policy intersect with business decisions, and an interest in practical outcomes. He has spent decades operating inside a firm known for serving technology and business clients, though his work is rooted in California law and the procedural realities of practice there.
He has worked on matters that require coordination among lawyers, clients and outside advisers. He is accustomed to the rhythms of firm practice, including client counseling and the drafting and negotiation of legal documents. His training in England and at Santa Clara University School of Law is frequently evident in the clarity of his written analysis and in the structure of his legal arguments.
Outside the immediate client work, Premo’s career reflects the steady accumulation of professional experience rather than headline-grabbing litigation or public office. He has remained in private practice while maintaining ties to the legal and business communities in California. Current materials list him as part of Fenwick & West LLP’s roster of attorneys.
As of 2026, Premo continues to practice law in California at Fenwick & West LLP. His current practice focuses on legal matters handled through Fenwick & West LLP’s California offices.
