Cooley

Overview

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Palo Alto, Cooley LLP is a major international law firm with deep roots advising technology and life sciences companies. With about 1,318 attorneys across 19 offices worldwide, the firm is a go-to advisor for startups and early-stage companies and is highly regarded for IPOs, venture capital and broader corporate work. Financially, Cooley reported $2,152,017,000 in gross revenue in 2024 and ranks 27th on the 2025 NLJ 500 by headcount, 24th on The American Lawyer's 2025 Am Law 200, and 25th on the 2024 Global 200. The firm is known for cutting-edge, innovative matters, a highly social and affable culture, and a stated commitment to diversity and inclusion across key financial and innovation hubs.