Joni Flaherty
About Joni Flaherty
I am a licensed CA attorney and an attorney development professional at Cooley LLP, a global leader in providing the highest level of innovative legal services to its clients. I collaborate with firm leaders, coaches, and other business professionals to provide effective work allocation, dynamic training, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on support, particularly to the firm’s west coast litigation associates. I strive to support attorneys in all facets of their practices, by building winning teams and fostering rewarding careers. Prior to joining Cooley, I was a business litigation and IP partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm. I represented businesses in complex litigation, consumer class actions, antitrust, product liability, intellectual property, and unfair competition disputes. My specialties included federal procedure, spearheading high-caliber litigation teams, and drafting and editing winning briefs. I loved telling stories through my cases, persuasive writing, and supporting the development of new lawyers. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, snow skiing, spending time on the water, exploring architecture and design, and updating my historic home. I am actively involved in the San Diego community and am a member of the San Diego Yacht Club. I serve as a Past President of the Junior League of San Diego, where I led a $1M campaign to raise funds to restore our historic headquarters. I have also been active with the Enright Inn of Court and the Lawyers Club of San Diego. I am passionate about supporting others in their professional endeavors, particularly women in law. In 2018, I was honored as a recipient of the San Diego Business Journal’s Business Women of the Year. I look forward to expanding my network and connecting with you!