Appointed By: Gov. Gavin C. Newsom
The Hon. Patrick S. Thompson is a judge for the San Francisco County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 14, 2022, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Newton J. Lam.
Prior to his appointment, Thompson was a partner at Perkins Coie, a law firm he joined in 2015. He was a member of its Business Litigation Practice and its Antitrust & Unfair Competition Litigation Practice, where he represented clients in the food and beverage, technology, energy, and banking and financial services industries. In particular, his business litigation practice included defending class actions involving false advertising and unfair business practice claims.
Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree in comparative literature from the University of Michigan. He then completed a J.D. at Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1992.
After graduating from law school, Thompson entered into private practice. He started as an associate at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, rising through the ranks to become a partner. Then, in 2005, he became a partner at Goodwin Procter.
His memberships have included the Board of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Thompson was a resident of San Francisco at the time of his appointment.
He is registered without party preference.
On March 15, 2022 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Patrick S. Thompson presiding.
Mar 15, 2022
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On June 11, 2018 a joint petition for summary dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Patrick S. Thompson presiding.
Jun 11, 2018
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JOINT PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISSOLUTION
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Dissolution
Aug 23, 2022
| Current Appointment San Francisco County Superior Court, Department 28 | San Francisco County Superior Court, Department 28 |
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Education
J.D., Harvard Law School Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan |
J.D., Harvard Law School Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan |
| Current Court: | CA - San Francisco County Superior Court |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (415) 551-0340 / 0341 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
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| Partner | Goodwin Procter | None |
| Partner | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman | None |
| Judge | Superior Court of California | San Francisco County, California |
| Partner | Perkins Coie | San Francisco County, California |
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom: Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 3.14.22
Perkins Coie: Perkins Coie Congratulates Partner Patrick Thompson on His Appointment to the San Francisco County Superior Court
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