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Cooley LLP

Palo Alto, CA·15 offices

Firm Overview

Cooley is the preeminent law firm for technology and venture-backed companies, with a dominant position in VC financing, startup representation, and technology-sector M&A. The firm's deep relationships in the Silicon Valley ecosystem and its national expansion have created one of the most distinctive platforms in BigLaw.

Associate Experience

Cooley associates — particularly in the corporate practice — gain exposure to the full lifecycle of technology companies, from seed financing through IPO. The firm's culture reflects its technology-sector roots: more casual, more entrepreneurial, and distinctly less hierarchical than traditional BigLaw.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Cooley actively recruits experienced technology, venture capital, and life sciences practitioners. For laterals with startup, VC, or tech M&A experience, Cooley offers one of the deepest platforms and client networks available anywhere.

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