About Patrick V.
Patrick V. Grilli built a steady legal path from undergraduate classrooms in Southern California to a law degree in the Bay Area. He earned his B.A. in 2006 from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied political science and anthropology. That foundation led him to Santa Clara University School of Law, where he completed his J.D. in 2011.
After law school, Grilli entered private practice. His resume includes time at Fenwick & West LLP, a firm known for representing clients in technology and business matters. At Fenwick he worked alongside teams handling complex client needs, gaining practical courtroom and transactional exposure during a formative stretch of his career.
Grilli is licensed to practice in California. He has handled both advisory and advocacy roles, advising clients and appearing on their behalf in a variety of matters. Colleagues describe him as methodical in research and direct in courtroom settings. He applies an analytical approach to case preparation and counsel, breaking problems into manageable parts and pursuing clear lines of argument.
Education has continued to shape his work. His dual academic interests — political science and anthropology — surface in the way he approaches fact patterns and client stories. That background encourages attention to context. It also helps when crafting narratives that resonate with decision-makers and when assessing the broader implications of a legal strategy.
Clients and peers have noted Grilli’s quiet professionalism. He avoids spectacle and focuses on steady progress. That temperament has served him whether he is drafting briefs, negotiating client agreements, or meeting tight deadlines. His experience at a national firm gave him exposure to sophisticated matters and a variety of industries, and he carries that perspective into his ongoing practice.
As of 2026, Grilli continues to practice law in California. He maintains a practice informed by his private-firm experience and his academic training, handling matters that draw on his experience advising and representing clients in state matters. He is based in California and continues to work on matters arising from his private practice background.
