Cooley

Cooley LLP is an international law firm based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory services for technology and life sciences companies. The firm operates under a traditional legal billing model, advising high-growth startups, venture capital funds, and established enterprises on complex venture capital financing, fund formation, and initial public offerings. Operating on a global scale, the organization generated approximately $2 billion in revenue during 2022 and maintains a workforce of roughly 1,072 employees. Its extensive client roster features prominent technology and biotechnology corporations, including Genentech, Amgen, Adobe Systems, Gilead Sciences, and Qualcomm. The firm recently expanded its geographic footprint by opening a Miami office in 2023 to service emerging growth companies across Florida and Latin America. Cooley was founded in 1920 by Arthur Cooley and Louis Crowley.