It is the culmination of a lengthy peer voting process that began in February with the announcement of a call for nominations. San Diego County lawyers were asked who among their peers -- with whom they had professional experience -- were worthy of recognition.
Education Law School/Year: University of Southern California School of Law, 1966 College/Year: Occidental College, 1963 Bar Admissions California Practice Areas Corporate Business, Real Estate Major Cases Robert Copeland was the lead counsel in numerous acquisitions of technology assets and shares of technology companies over a period of 20 years. In addition Copeland participated as outside general counsel to the University of San Diego. Professional Background Copeland practices in the area of corporate law with an emphasis on corporate finance, securities, real estate and mergers and acquisitions law. His clients have included startup business ventures, private and public U.S. and offshore manufacturing, construction and service corporations, media firms, real estate developers and syndicators. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers In America every year since 1987. Professional Affiliations Copeland is a member of the Negotiated Acquisitions Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. He is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the San Diego Venture Group. Copeland is a 1966 graduate of the University of Southern California Law School and a graduate of Occidental College. Personal Affiliations Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation, San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation, St. Bernard Software Inc., University of San Diego Business Link Executive Committee, American Cancer Society Community Partnership, University of San Diego Law School Board of Visitors