Amplifying Voices

Spotlight on Inspiring Career Journeys

This ongoing series explores the backstories of Cooley lawyers and business professionals, including their career journeys, challenges faced, and milestones achieved. We believe that sharing and engaging with these stories is crucial to nurturing a greater sense of belonging – and reinforcing Cooley’s unwavering commitment to creating a more 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.