Cooley LLP
About Cooley LLP
Cooley LLP is a respected presence in 13 local jurisdictions in the US, with 115 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 81 of its attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since receiving its first individual recognition in 1993, the firm has continued to excel across an exceptionally broad range of practice areas, including:
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Cooley LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Chicago, Illinois
- Denver, Colorado
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami Beach, Florida
- New York, New York
- Palo Alto, California
- Reston, Virginia
- San Diego, California
- San Francisco, California
- Santa Monica, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at Cooley LLP
Adam A. Manning is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Adam A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Priya D. Patel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. Priya D., who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Priya D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katherine Rosati is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Katherine, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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