ABOUT

Mediation

• Arbitration

• Neutral Evalutionn

• Mediation • Arbitration • Neutral Evalutionn •

Christopher J. Cox, Esq., FCIArb

Admitted to the California State Bar in 1990, I witnessed the rise and evolution of Silicon Valley's tech industry firsthand. My career has focused on resolving complex disputes involving patents, trade secrets, and commercial matters across a broad spectrum of technologies and forums.

My experience spans complex litigation, jury trials, and appeals in state and federal courts nationwide, as well as various arbitral settings. I've represented both domestic and international clients across diverse industries and regions, earning recognition from Legal 500 for thought leadership on trade secret issues and developing expertise in technology disputes, litigation strategy, crisis management, forensics, and multi-jurisdictional conflicts.

Through decades of practice, I've come to recognize that disputes take many forms—some present straightforward legal conflicts, while others reflect complex business objectives beneath the surface. My approach to mediation and arbitration draws directly from my experience as an advocate in hundreds of proceedings.

What distinguishes my practice is a commitment to understanding the full context of each dispute. Beyond assessing written submissions to grasp the legal framework, I conduct pre-mediation conferences with each party and their counsel. These conversations often reveal underlying dynamics not apparent from formal pleadings and create space for participants to consider business solutions or creative paths to resolution before the initial mediation session.

This approach brings efficiency and creativity to the mediation process, helping all participants shift their focus forward—which is essential for resolving even the most entrenched conflicts.

- California State Bar, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1990
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1998
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2000
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 2017
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
- COX ADR LLC, Founder & Principal
- AMC Global Media Inc., New York, Member of Board of Directors, July 2024-present
- Hogan Lovells US LLP, Silicon Valley Office, Partner 2019-2024. Trade secret litigation, complex commercial litigation, class actions, and internal investigations.
- Weil Gotshal & Manges, Silicon Valley Office, Partner 1997-2019. Patent litigation, trade secret litigation, complex commercial litigation, and internal investigations; Lead negotiator for investment bank in 75+ mediations over 8 years, recovering over a billion dollars in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Ropers Majeski, San Jose Office, Associate 1990-1997. Medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, commercial litigation.
Professional Associations
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC)
- California Arbitration (CalArb)
- The Mediation Society
Arbitrator Rosters
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Dispute Resolution Services
Court Panels
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation Panels
- California Superior Court, County of Santa Clara, Mediation and Mandatory Settlement Conference Attorney Panels
Bar Associations
- American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section; Former Client Representation Committee Co-Chair, Arbitration and Mediation Committees
- California Lawyers Association (CLA)
- San Mateo County Bar Association, ADR Section
- Western New England School of Law, JD 1990
- State University of New York at Albany, BA 1985