About Robert H. Buff
Robert H. Buff Miller brings a rare combination of law and business training to his work. He earned his J.D. and an M.B.A. from Stanford in 1974, completing both degrees the same year after finishing a B.A. in economics at Williams College in 1970. That dual academic track shaped his approach to legal problems early on and continues to inform the way he assesses transactions and disputes.
After finishing law school, Miller pursued a career that spans two major U.S. legal markets. He is admitted to practice in both California and New York. Those admissions have allowed him to handle matters that cross state lines and to offer clients a perspective informed by differing regional practices and regulations. The combination of an economics undergraduate degree and graduate training in both law and business gives him a practical lens on legal issues that involve commercial and financial considerations.
Miller’s role as Senior Counsel at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP places him within a firm known for representing corporate and institutional clients. As Senior Counsel, he has worked alongside litigators, transactional attorneys, and corporate advisers. His position typically involves counseling, drafting and reviewing complex documents, and contributing to strategy in matters that require experience and seasoned judgment. Colleagues and clients have relied on that steadiness when cases or deals present unforeseen complications.
Based in the firm’s Palo Alto office, Miller operates in a region where legal work frequently intersects with technology and venture finance. Being admitted in both California and New York has been useful for coordinating cross-jurisdiction matters and for addressing client needs that do not stop at a state border. He maintains a practice that reflects his long career in law and business and that benefits from the institutional resources of his firm.
Across decades of practice, Miller’s education and cross-jurisdictional standing have been consistent features of his professional profile. He continues to serve as Senior Counsel at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP in Palo Alto, handling legal matters across California and New York.
