Cooley is a leading global law firm where innovation meets the law. With nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people worldwide, Cooley has established itself as the #1 law firm for tech and life sciences IPOs. Since 2020, the firm has handled 1,000+ M&A transactions valued at $555+ billion, completed 630+ life sciences corporate partnering and licensing deals since 2010, and worked on 960+ funds with $100B+ in committed capital closings in just the last three years.
Founded in 1920 in San Francisco, Cooley has spent over a century at the forefront of transformative legal work, counseling disruptive companies on their most consequential matters. The firm's culture is rooted in excellence, entrepreneurship, collaboration and creativity, with a one-firm philosophy that spans 385+ partners across a single-tier global partnership. Recognized with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award, Chambers Associate's Elite for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Law360 Pulse's Social Impact Leader designation, Cooley combines innovative thinking with exceptional client service to deliver bold solutions for the world's most innovative companies.