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Obituaries

Mar. 4, 2019

William W. Godward, 1913-2019

The former name partner of the international white shoe firm known today as Cooley LLP has died. He was 105.

William W. Godward, a former name partner to the firm known today as Cooley LLP, has died. He was 105.

Godward — a 1937 graduate of what was then known as Boalt Hall School of Law — died Feb. 24 at his home in San Francisco, the firm said in a statement.

His career spanned more than 70 years, during which he advised clients on banking, media and manufacturing matters.

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