Cooley
Cooley is a global law firm with over 1,300 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States, Asia, and Europe, known for its expertise in tech and life sciences IPOs, M&A transactions, and intellectual property filings.
Company Overview
Cooley is a global law firm with over 1,300 lawyers spread across 19 offices in the United States, Asia, and Europe. The firm's total workforce includes nearly 3,000 employees worldwide. Cooley specializes in a broad range of legal services with strong expertise in technology, life sciences, and several other sectors.
Legal Services and Expertise
Cooley is recognized for its proficiency in handling technology and life sciences IPOs, leading the market in these specific areas. The firm has managed over 1,000 M&A transactions, amounting to more than $555 billion since 2020. Additionally, Cooley has extensive experience in filing intellectual property applications, with over 4,500 trademarks and 6,000 patents filed globally in 2021 alone. The firm also excels in complex regulatory and enforcement matters within financial services, healthcare, and FDA regulatory counsels.
Recognition and Accolades
Cooley has received numerous accolades for its legal services and overall firm operations. It has been named to The Lawyer’s Global Litigation 50 and has earned recognition from Law360 as the privacy group of the year seven times. The firm has also been a finalist for The American Lawyer's Litigation Department of the Year. Notably, Cooley has secured a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index and has been acknowledged as a leading AI transactional firm.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Cooley places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm has a detailed DEI Action Plan and offers a Diversity Fellowship Program for law students. Cooley has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status and has been honored with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum US Gold Standard certification for 12 consecutive years. Additionally, the firm has been named a Top Performer by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and has received accolades from Seramount’s Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity for 12 consecutive years.
Client and Industry Focus
Cooley serves a diverse range of clients, including those in the technology, life sciences, financial services, and education sectors. The firm advises on issues related to CFIUS, with expertise in corporate partnering and licensing deals within the life sciences industry. Cooley has also worked with television group clients that own or operate over 500 broadcast stations and provides services through its Public Company Innovation Hub and Global Business Hub to support growth in new markets.