Amplifying Voices
Spotlight on Diverse Career Journeys
This ongoing series explores the inspiring backstories of Cooley lawyers and business professionals, including their career journeys, challenges faced, and milestones achieved. We believe that sharing and engaging with these diverse stories is crucial to nurturing a greater sense of belonging – and reinforcing Cooley’s unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive work environment.
Alya Adamany Woods, Business Development Leader
Chicago-based business development leader Alya Adamany Woods shares how her family inspired her to build strong communities and networks in all areas of her life – ranging from a pet rescue organization to her role at Cooley.
Steve Flores, Partner
Steve Flores, a Chicago-based partner in the compensation and benefits practice, discusses how his upbringing by immigrant parents shaped his communication style with clients, fueled his passion for building strong community partnerships, ignited his love for live music and more.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity is embedded in Cooley’s culture – and we are dedicated to maintaining a truly diverse workplace that values and celebrates differences.