About Robert
Robert Cahill built his legal foundation at Old Dominion University, where he earned a B.A. in political science in 1991, and at the University of Richmond School of Law, where he received his J.D. in 1995. He entered the profession at a time when courts were adapting to new waves of federal litigation, and his education placed him squarely in that environment.
He moved into private practice after law school and rose to partnership at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. At the firm he worked on matters that required appearing in both state and federal courts. His career includes litigation at trial and on appeal, and he has experience coordinating complex procedural and jurisdictional issues that often cross state lines.
Cahill is admitted to practice in Virginia and holds admissions that allow him to appear before several federal courts. Those include the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the Northern District of Illinois, as well as the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th and 6th Circuits. He has handled filings, hearings and appeals in those forums, which has given him familiarity with differing local rules and appellate practice standards.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation, preferring clear briefs and well-structured argument. He has worked on procedural defenses, dispositive motions and appellate briefs. He also has experience coordinating discovery strategies in cases that involve parties and evidence spread across jurisdictions.
Throughout his practice he has balanced litigation demands with client counseling. He has advised organizations and individuals on procedural choices, jurisdictional risk and the mechanics of pursuing claims or defenses in federal court. His approach leans toward detailed analysis of case posture and realistic assessment of litigation paths.
Cahill’s background in political science and law informs his view of litigation as a mixture of legal reasoning and strategic decision-making. He has guided clients through contested procedural stages and appellate review, trying to align litigation steps with the client’s broader objectives.
He maintains an active practice based in Virginia and appears in the federal courts listed above, representing clients in state and federal matters in those jurisdictions.
