About Robin D.

Robin D. Gross practices family law at the Law Office of Robin Gross in San Francisco, California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998 and has maintained an active license since then. The firm focuses on various areas, including family law, business law, intellectual property, and entertainment law. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the office serves clients, addressing complex legal issues across multiple practice areas. She holds a J.D.

from Santa Clara University School of Law, which she earned in 1998. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where she received two B.A. degrees in Political Philosophy and International Relations in 1995. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career, equipping her with the analytical skills necessary for her practice. Most of her work involves family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and property division. Additionally, she has significant experience in intellectual property law, particularly in the context of international copyright and trademark issues.

Cases she handles often progress through various legal stages, from initial consultations to negotiations and, if necessary, litigation. Before founding her law office, she served as a staff lawyer for intellectual property matters in 1999. She has also held academic positions, including lecturer-in-law for courses on international intellectual property rights and international copyright law in 2005 and 2019, respectively. This blend of practical and academic experience enhances her ability to provide informed legal advice to her clients. Robin is an active member of several professional associations, including the San Francisco Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She is also involved with the San Francisco Bay Area Internet Society.

She serves on the board as the Policy Chair, and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), where she is part of the Executive Committee for the Noncommercial Stakeholders Group. Her commitment to public interest is reflected in her role on the Advisory Council of the Public Interest Registry. In addition to her legal practice, Robin is dedicated to advancing her field through education and community involvement. She regularly participates in discussions about the intersection of law and technology, particularly in areas affecting the internet and intellectual property. Her experience across various practice areas allows her to offer comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of her clients.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1998

Michigan State University, James Madison College

B.A. | Political Philosophy

1995

Michigan State University, James Madison College

B.A. | International Relations

1995

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Lecturer-in-Law "International Intellectual Property Rights Law"

Santa Clara University School of Law
2019

Lecturer-in-Law "International Copyright Law"

Santa Clara University School of Law
2005

Executive Director

IP Justice
2002

Staff Lawyer for Intellectual Property

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
1999

Lawyer @ Law

Robin Gross

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
9th Circuit
11th Circuit
California

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
California Superior Court State Trial Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Business Law Intellectual Property Appeals & Appellate Communications & Internet Law Entertainment & Sports Law International Law Trademarks

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Negotiations Litigation

Certifications & Awards

Admitted to the Bar to Practice Law

5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted to the Bar to Practice Law

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted to the Bar to Practice Law

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted to the Bar to Practice Law

9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Associations

San Francisco Bar Association

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

San Francisco Bay Area Internet Society (ISOC)

Board has membership and Policy Chair 2020 - Current

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - Noncommercial Stakeholders Group

Executive Committee 2010 - Current

Executive Committee of FreeMuse

has membership 2009 - 2016

Public Interest Registry - Advisory Council

has membership 2012 - 2014

Office Locations

Main Office

 1388 Haight St #130 San Francisco CA 94117