About Renee
Renee R. Deming is a licensed attorney in California, admitted to the State Bar in 1981. She holds and is currently in inactive status. Ms. Deming is a partner at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ms. Deming earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1981. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1975. During her time at UC Davis, she was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in her field.
Ms. Deming specializes in employee benefits and employment law. She represents clients in matters involving retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and executive compensation. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and compliance counseling. She has experience in both state and federal courts, handling complex cases related to employee benefits.
Throughout her career, Ms. Deming has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Cooley LLP, she worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Ms. Deming is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in the field of employee benefits from 2007 to 2016. She is also involved in community service, volunteering with local organizations that provide legal assistance to underserved populations. Ms. Deming is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
