James C. Allen

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I am committed to always offering my clients innovative, sophisticated and strategic legal advice to maximize their potential at each stage of the corporate lifecycle. Responsiveness, clarity and adaptability are key components of my practice.

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WeWork Announces Emergence From Chapter 11

June 13, 2024

Cooley advised Yardi Systems, a large software corporation with offices worldwide, in connection with WeWork’s emergence from Chapter 11 and completion of WeWork’s global operational and financial restructuring.

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Align Ventures Invests in Jinx’s $17.5 Million Series B

March 22, 2024

Cooley advised Align Ventures on investing in Jinx’s $17.5 million Series B financing. Jinx produces dog nutrition products intended to deliver quality and essential nutrients through a balanced diet made with high-quality proteins. Partner Dave Young led the Cooley team.

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Tapcheck Closes $20 Million Series A

March 22, 2024

Cooley advised Tapcheck on its $20 million Series A financing. Partner Nick Hobson led the Cooley team advising Tapcheck, a developer of a fintech application software designed to enable employees to access their wages before payday to improve both employee financial wellness and the employer's bottom line.

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Align Ventures Invests in Figure AI’s $675 Million Series B

March 22, 2024

Cooley advised Align Ventures on investing in Figure AI’s $675 million Series B financing. Figure AI develops commercially viable autonomous humanoid robots for automating manual labor. Partner Dave Young led the Cooley team.

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Community Closes $25 Million Series B

March 22, 2024

Cooley advised Community, a short message service (SMS) customer engagement platform that connects businesses, brands, political and public figures, creators, musicians, celebrities and more, on its $25 million Series B financing. Partner Dave Young led the Cooley team.

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