Greg O’Hara is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s San Francisco office. He previously served as the Silicon Valley office managing partner. He has a diverse practice that includes corporate advisory, complex litigation, outside investigations and implementing compliance programs. Greg’s role with clients is as a business advisor as well as a legal advisor.
I focus on technology and energy companies from startup to middle market. In addition, I advise clients on all aspects of corporate, finance and IP matters.
Clients want and deserve value from their lawyers, not just legal advice. Our clients will use us more and more because we provide solutions in the context of their business and add to the success of their company.
Law360 | July 15, 2020
This article covering recent developments in CERT v. Starbucks, et al., mentions San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Greg O’Hara and counsel Lauren Michals for representing Kroger and Ralphs Grocery in the case. During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge denied motions for summary adjudication, explaining that defendants can use a recent California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment regulation to defend against allegations they violated a state cancer warning requirement.
Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S., cum laude
California
Gregory was selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 in the field of Energy Law. Gregory has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2013.
Greg has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers magazine and in previous years since 2008. Inclusion in Super Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey. Greg has also received an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale Hubbell®, the highest possible rating for ethics and legal ability.
Greg is a Committee Member of Second Harvest Food Bank; Board Member of Sacred Heart Community Service; Member, National Tool and Machine Association Rotary Club of San Jose. Other affiliations include: