Colin West is a litigator, first-chair trial lawyer, and investigator who focuses his practice on antitrust cases, “no-poach” cases, class actions, American Indian tribal disputes, and other high-stakes litigation. He has had favorable results for his clients across a wide variety of industries, including high technology, agriculture, energy, and automotive. He is a frequent instructor and lecturer on litigation techniques and strategies.
Colin also has an extensive background with internal investigations for a number of high technology and other companies, and was a private investigator before attending law school.
Colin frequently counsels clients on antitrust and ediscovery issues as well as matters regarding American Indian tribal sovereignty. He serves on the board of directors of the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), is a former chair of BASF’s Antitrust and Business Regulation Section, and is a frequent contributor to industry and legal publications regarding “no-poach” agreements and other issues.
Colin is also deeply involved in efforts to reform police use-of-force policies. He serves on BASF’s Criminal Justice Task Force; was an adviser to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Accountability and Fairness in Law Enforcement; and served on a working group advising the San Francisco Police Commission on changes to its use-of-force policies.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Colin was a partner in the antitrust and trade regulation practice of another international law firm, where he led the Northern California regional hiring committee. He also was an assistant district attorney in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Competition, Law360 (2017–2021)
Recognized, Practice Group of the Year for Antitrust Law, US News & World Report and Best Lawyers (2017)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Antitrust Law, San Francisco (2013–2020, 2022–2025)
Recognized, Top Defense Verdicts, Daily Journal (2009)
Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member, American Bar Association, Antitrust Section
Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
Member, McAuliffe Honor Society
USF Law Review, University of San Francisco School of Law