State Attorneys General

Comprehensive knowledge: Cooley’s deep subject-matter proficiency, gained from handling matters before every US state attorney general, enables us to navigate the reputational and legal risks state attorney general investigations pose to broader business objectives

Broad capabilities: We handle a wide scope of civil and criminal investigations in areas including data privacy and security, child safety, financial services, advertising, fraud, securities, unfair practices and competition, gaming, licensing, education, environmental, social and governance matters, healthcare and life sciences

Proven track record: We have a successful history of representing clients in some of the largest and most complex state attorney general investigations, from responding to consumer complaints all the way through single and multistate litigation

Regulatory engagement: Our experience includes engaging with state regulatory agencies that refer matters to state attorneys general, such as state securities, financial services, privacy and healthcare regulators – including the New York Department of Financial Services, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the California Privacy Protection Agency

Experienced team: Our team includes former senior government officials who have built strong relationships with states and understand their processes, including a former special assistant state attorney general and a former senior advisor to then-California Attorney General Kamala Harris