Education

Sector Overview

Technology is a driving force across the entire spectrum of our educational system from elementary to high school, to university to post-graduate and professional institutions. Cooley LLP has a unique practice focused on the education industry, particularly the high growth companies developing leading educational tools, resources and products, and the schools and institutions that leverage these technologies.

Our attorneys have significant experience working with educationally-focused companies through the full business life-cycle from start-up to public offering. We have a multi-disciplinary team to support educational companies in all of their legal needs, including corporate and securities, emerging growth companies, intellectual property, internet law, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, private equity, public and private offerings, technology transactions, trademark, copyright and advertising and venture capital financings.

Key Facts

  • Leader in representation of educational companies
  • More than 25 attorneys who work with companies in this industry
  • Extensive experience in all aspects of practice: corporate formation, venture financing and intellectual property transfer from founders, universities and other third parties

Representative Sectors

  • Academic Institutions
  • Digital Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Educational Support Services
  • Internet Services
  • Management Training
  • Online Curriculum
  • Professional Education
  • Retail Products
  • Software
  • Technology Transfer
  • Training
  • Web-based Services

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