Anne Cochran Sutton
Principal, Cochran Family Law
“It is such a honor to receive this award and especially amongst the great women before me that were recognized.”
Q & A With Anne
What is the best business advice you’ve ever received? Be confident and show confidence. Provide solutions, not problems.
Do you have a favorite woman mentor or inspiration? Michelle Obama.
What is your company’s philosophy on leadership?
Be an example. Walk the walk and talk the talk. Ask “how I can help?”
How have you and your company worked to elevate women? At my firm, we’re a team of all women! My law firm is built on trust, loyalty and respect and part of that foundation is how we treat each other. I’m proud to say that my team members have all been with me for 8-17 years.
What is something you would tell anyone who is starting off in their career? Whatever tasks or assignment you are given, be sure to do a kick ass job!
What makes you feel successful? I feel most successful when past clients refer me to new clients, and when the lawyers from the other side of the case refer me to clients.
ABOUT ANNE
Anne Cochran Sutton is one of the leading family law attorneys serving high net worth clients throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. She is known for her thorough, diligent, and compassionate work on behalf of her clients. She enjoys an exceptional reputation with both her clients and colleagues, and she is considered to be a formidable legal opponent, both across the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
Anne is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is a Super Lawyer Honoree, and she is listed in Best Lawyers in America (US News & World Report). Her firm is also recognized by Best Lawyers and is included in Best Law Firms 2023 for Family Law.
Anne advises and represents High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) in all aspects of family law, including:
Property characterization and apportionment of sophisticated business interests such as venture capital, startups, private equity, real state, tech and biotech companies;
Child support and spousal support, including high earner/high standard of living matters;
Child custody, including high-conflict and international move-away matters;
Paternity cases; and
Premarital, marital, and cohabitation agreements.
“Divorce is a very personal process, impacting you, your family, and your financial future,” says Anne. “I am selective about the cases our firm will take. Because every family law case is unique, I take seriously my responsibility to listen to my clients and to understand the specifics of their cases. This helps me offer individualized strategies to optimize their outcomes. I work with my clients every step of the way.”
Before founding Cochran Family Law Practice PC, Anne was an equity partner at Sideman & Bancroft LLP in San Francisco, where she was the co-chair of the Family Law department. Prior to law school, Anne was a business management consultant, specializing in total compensation design and organizational development for Fortune 500 companies.
Born on Okinawa and raised in Washington, D.C., Kobe and Tokyo, Japan, and Bangkok, Thailand, Anne holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and she is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy.
Follow Anne on Instagram: @cochranfamilylaw & @annecochransutton.esq
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Your Hour, Her Power
Dress for Success’ annual Your Hour, Her Power, which kicks off
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