About Robert A.
Robert A. Freedman built a path from laboratory benches to legal briefs. He arrived at Stanford Law School after studying biochemistry and history at Bowdoin College, and he left Stanford in 1993 with a J.D. earned with distinction. That mix of science and humanities has shaped the way he approaches problems — analytical but attentive to narrative.
At Bowdoin, Freedman completed his A.B. in 1987. The dual study of biochemistry and history left him comfortable with complex technical material and long arcs of context. Those skills translated smoothly to law school, where he graduated from Stanford in 1993 and earned honors that reflected strong academic performance.
His professional record includes time at Fenwick & West LLP, where he worked alongside lawyers who handle technology and intellectual property matters. The firm is part of his work history, and it provided experience in a firm environment that serves corporate and individual clients. Freedman has practiced in multiple states over the years and has handled legal matters that required coordination across jurisdictions.
Freedman is licensed to practice in California, Washington and Idaho. That multi-state admission profile allowed him to take on matters that crossed state lines and to advise clients with operations in different regulatory climates. Working in several jurisdictions required adapting to varied procedural rules and local practices while maintaining clear, steady legal analysis.
Colleagues describe Freedman as methodical. He tends to break complex issues into discrete parts, then assemble the pieces into a clear strategy. His academic background helps when technical subjects arise in a case. He reads source material closely and expects the same precision in factual development and legal briefing.
Outside the office, Freedman’s trajectory from biochemistry to law suggests an interest in areas where science and regulation intersect. He has moved between legal practice and technical subject matter, bringing an ability to parse data, scientific claims and policy implications. That perspective has been useful in advising clients whose problems involve technical detail or interdisciplinary questions.
He maintains an active practice that spans the three western states where he is licensed. He currently practices law across California, Washington and Idaho.
