Cooley Elects 20 New Partners as of January 1, 2025
New York – December 2, 2024 – Cooley is pleased to announce that 20 lawyers have been elected to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025. Located across nine offices, the class represents 16 different practice areas across the firm’s litigation and business departments.
“These exceptionally talented lawyers bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to our partnership,” said Rachel Proffitt, Cooley partner and CEO. “I look forward to their future contributions to the success of our firm.”
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2025 partnership class |
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Russell Anderson |
London, Mergers and Acquisitions |
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Christophe Beauduin |
New York, Life Sciences Corporate Partnering and Licensing |
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Max Bernstein |
San Francisco, Commercial Litigation |
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Tara Capsuto |
San Francisco, Emerging Companies |
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Eric Davison |
London, Emerging Companies |
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Brian Focarino |
Boston, Trademark, Copyright and Advertising |
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Melissa Gohlke |
Washington, DC, White Collar Defense and Investigations |
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Kate Goodman |
Chicago, Financial Services Enforcement and Regulatory |
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Asa Henin |
San Diego, Public Companies |
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Edmond Lay |
San Diego, Emerging Companies |
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Evan Leitner |
New York, Capital Markets |
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Naomi May |
San Diego, Education |
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Alexandra Mayhugh |
Los Angeles – Santa Monica, Commercial Litigation |
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Ryan Montgomery |
Boston, Compensation and Benefits |
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William Newsom |
Palo Alto, Fund Formation |
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Sean O’Neill |
Los Angeles – Santa Monica, Emerging Companies |
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Addison Pierce |
Chicago, Debt Finance |
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Heather Speers |
San Diego, Securities Litigation + Enforcement |
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Leo Spicer-Phelps |
London, Technology Transactions |
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Shawn Yu |
Washington, DC, Patent Counseling and Prosecution |
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