Ryan Vann

Partner
rhvann@cooley.com
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I help manage human capital. My job is to help make effective decisions during the employment life cycle and to resolve disputes arising from employment relationships.

About Ryan

Ryan is a founding partner of Cooley’s Chicago office and assists clients with labor and employment counseling, litigation and complex transactional needs. He guides employers through all phases of the employment cycle, including hiring considerations, restrictive covenants, disciplinary advice, leave management, employment separation and enforcement of restrictive covenant obligations. Ryan has substantial experience in both large-scale reductions in force and both high-profile routine individual employee separations. He has also led several misconduct investigations of high-level executives and guides employers through day-to-day issues and crisis counseling in emergency situations, including those arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tempus Announces $600 Million Acquisition of Ambry Genetics

Tempus Announces $600 Million Acquisition of Ambry Genetics

November 4, 2024

Cooley advised Tempus AI (Nasdaq: TEM), a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, on its agreement to acquire Ambry Genetics, a company focusing on genetic testing that aims to improve health by understanding the relationship between genetics and disease.

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CyberGRX Combines With ProcessUnity

CyberGRX Combines With ProcessUnity

July 14, 2023

Cooley advised CyberGRX, a third-party risk management company, on its definitive merger agreement with ProcessUnity.

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DigitalOcean Acquires Paperspace for $111 Million

DigitalOcean Acquires Paperspace for $111 Million

July 6, 2023

Cooley advised DigitalOcean, a cloud computing solution for small and medium-sized businesses and startups, on its acquisition of Paperspace for $111 million.

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IAA’s Acquisition by Ritchie Bros. Closes Following Shareholder Approval

IAA’s Acquisition by Ritchie Bros. Closes Following Shareholder Approval

March 23, 2023

Cooley advised IAA, Inc. (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on its cross-border stock and cash acquisition by Ritchie Bros., which closed on Monday, March 20.

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IAA’s Amended Merger Agreement With Ritchie Bros., Cooperation Agreement With Ancora

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January 26, 2023

Cooley advised Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), a global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, on an amendment to its previously announced merger agreement with Ritchie Bros., which provides for the stock and cash acquisition of IAA by Ritchie Bros.

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Meet Ryan Vann

Admissions and credentials

Illinois

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Labor & Employment – Illinois (2021 – 2024)

Legal 500: Labor & Employment

Illinois Super Lawyers

He is an excellent lawyer with good vision on the market risks and issues.

Chambers USA

Ryan is truly exceptional. He is incredibly responsive, practical and very helpful in discussing very difficult things.

Chambers USA