About Robert John
Robert John McKennon built his legal foundation at the University of Southern California, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1985. He completed his formal legal training in the mid-1980s and entered private practice soon after. His education at USC provided the underpinning for a long career in California law.
McKennon moved into private practice in the years following law school and became a partner at Barger & Wolen LLP in 1986. That early advancement to partnership came at a time when he was establishing himself among California practitioners. He has practiced in the state since the 1980s and remains active in its legal community.
Across more than three decades in practice, McKennon has maintained ties to professional organizations that shape the legal profession. He holds membership in the State Bar of California and participates in broader national and regional groups through the American Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. Those memberships reflect steady engagement with professional standards and the practical concerns of lawyers working in the state.
At Barger & Wolen LLP, McKennon carried the responsibilities expected of a partner: supervising matters, advising clients, and collaborating with colleagues on complex legal questions. His role required managing substantive legal work while also attending to the administrative and strategic needs of a firm. Colleagues and clients over the years would have looked to him as part of the firm’s leadership cadre.
His career trajectory tracks a familiar arc for lawyers who entered practice in the mid-1980s. He moved from law school into firm practice quickly, assumed partnership responsibilities within a short period, and stayed engaged with bar organizations that connect attorneys to continuing education and professional resources. He has worked within California’s legal framework throughout his career and has navigated the changes and developments that have shaped practice in the state since the 1980s.
In day-to-day practice, McKennon draws on decades of experience advising and representing clients under California law. He remains a member of the State Bar of California and participates in local and national bar associations. His current practice focuses on serving clients in California.
