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What the Team is Known For

Cooley LLP leverages substantial experience in cutting-edge emerging companies work for both companies and investors, particularly in the technology and life sciences domains, across the USA. The team readily assists startup businesses throughout their life cycle, even from before their official formation, with the help of an impressive network of investors. Cooley LLP counts among its clients prominent young companies in the healthcare, media, software and retail sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Cooley represented Align Ventures, a venture fund with a valuation of $2.6 billion, on a Series B funding round raising $675 million.

Strengths

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From partner, to associate, to paralegal, we are always served with a consistent level of excellent client care and support.

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Cooley has top of the field expertise in every relevant field needed to take companies from inception to exit. It lowers the degree of risk and concern at all stages and decision points.

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They cater to the lifespan of a company, from the beginning to the end.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Tanoury
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Palo Alto-based partner Mark Tanoury enjoys a broad-based practice but is particularly noted for his work with leading venture capital sponsors.

He is extremely well regarded.

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Michael Lincoln
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Vice-chair of Cooley LLP, Michael Lincoln has a roster of clients that includes startup companies, venture capital firms and angel investors.

Mike is the consummate business partner and is a joy to work with. He is smart, knowledgeable and focused on client care and general excellence.

He is a great lawyer.

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Craig Jacoby
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Craig Jacoby represents emerging companies operating in a wide variety of industries. He is recognized for his ability to guide clients through early-stage financing transactions.

Craig deeply understands the startup space and our business. I cannot recommend him enough.

He is well respected and a great person.

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Rachel Proffitt
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As partner and chief executive officer at Cooley, Rachel Proffitt shows a broad skill set ranging across both venture capital and capital markets transactions. Her clients include high-growth companies in the e-commerce sector.

She is fantastic.

I turn to her for advice in the most difficult, emotionally intense, seemingly intractable situations and she helps guide me through it every time.

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David R Young
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David Young maintains a well-reputed practice counseling established and emerging companies in Los Angeles. He has experience of handling a wide spectrum of transactions from seed to later-stage financings.

David has a high level of expertise and is highly respected in the industry.

I am confident he can solve anything for us and does just this over and over.

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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen brings his high level of capital markets expertise to acting for emerging companies in IPOs.

He does everything, the whole life-cycle from early stage companies to exit strategies. I have a lot of respect for him.

I really appreciate his deep knowledge. He has tremendous experience in taking companies public and is very good at advising on board matters.

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Peter Werner
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Peter Werner
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Peter Werner frequently represents high-growth companies and investors in financings, governance issues and securities transactions.

Peter is very well known and highly regarded.

He's commercial, thoughtful and a thought leader in this space.

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Sacha Ross
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Sacha Ross cochair Cooley's global emerging companies and venture capital practice group. He advises high-growth companies and strategic investors in venture financings.

Sacha has an excellent blend of deep technical knowledge and a pragmatic outlook. He provides immediate and tested guidance.

He is very experienced, pragmatic and someone we can call and consult with on pretty much everything.

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Matthew Bartus
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Matthew Bartus co-chairs Cooley's emerging companies and venture capital practice. He is held in high regard for his ability to advise organizations throughout their life cycle, from formation through to IPO.

He will always provide an insightful answer.

We go to him for the full sweep of legal matters and I can't recommend him more highly.

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Stephane Levy
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Stephane Levy garners recognition for representing investors and startups across a range of emerging company transactions.

He is super pragmatic, efficient and cuts to the chase. What he says is taken as gospel and we value his opinion.

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Adam Dinow
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Adam Dinow is routinely called upon to advise clients on funding rounds from seed financings to Series E financings.

He is a talented rising star.

Adam is a very strong attorney, a great listener and gives sound counsel. Adam supports us through very challenging situations. I appreciate him immensely.

He is incredibly pragmatic and helps clients understand both the legal and practical issues. He is both a great lawyer and business partner.

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Derek Colla
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Derek Colla is routinely called upon to advise investors on early-stage funding rounds.

I have a high opinion of him. He's very collegiate and practical.

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Mark Tanoury
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Michael Lincoln
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Craig Jacoby
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Rachel Proffitt
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David R Young
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Eric Jensen
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Eric Jensen
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Peter Werner
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Peter Werner
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Sacha Ross
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Matthew Bartus
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Stephane Levy
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Adam Dinow
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Derek Colla
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