Julian Biggs
Attorney at Law
California
CA
About
control of outside counsel, balancing risk trade offs, or otherwise. As a former big-firm litigator, appellate specialist, and GC, I have a passion and keen sensitivity for ensuring legal efforts and $$ fully support the company's mission, rather than hamper it.
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Client Reviews
""Julian is a brilliant corporate counsel. It was a delight working with him." Antonette Hunter, CPA, Accounting and Finance Professional, April 9, 2013 (Antonette worked with Julian in different groups)"
""Having worked with Julian in the past on various complicated legal projects, I cannot think of a more astute lawyer that can take the needs of the business, ensure that these are incorporated into any type of legal negotiation, resulting in rapid results and clear agreements." Andrew Stewart, Entrepreneur, Advisor, Investor, December 29, 2012. (Andrew worked with Julian at several different companies)"
Work History
Solopower Systems, Inc.
Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
Oversaw all legal & compliance functions, including: litigation management/dispute resolution, commercial transactions/strategic partnerships, IP portfolio management, regulatory/grant administration, employment issues, and corporate governance.
Freelance
Legal Advisor/Counsel
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Provided strategic & operational legal guidance re litigation, governance, transactions, corporate risk, etc.
Dwyer & Biggs LLP
Appellate Counsel/Founding Partner
Jun 2005 - Sep 2010
Created and operated appellate practice with former Dean of UC Berkeley’s law school, prosecuting more than 60 appeals, writs, and petitions in both state and federal court.
Covington & Burling LLP
Attorney
Sep 2001 - Jun 2005
Practiced all aspects of complex civil litigation in the firm’s Trial Practices Group.
Visa USA Inc.
Dispute Resolution Program Director
Jan 1990 - Jun 1996
Dispute Resolution Program Director