Cooley LLP

San Francisco, United States

12 Locations

Cooley is a leading law firm recognized for its representation of innovative companies, from startups to billion-dollar enterprises. It specializes in corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, and technology, providing a wide range of legal services to clients in various sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services.

CCI Score

22.81

April 18

Latest Event

Cooley LLP Joins Defense of the Rule of Law

Cooley LLP has been named as the legal representative for Jenner & Block in a lawsuit challenging executive actions by the Trump administration, emphasizing a commitment to uphold the judicial process and counter authoritarian overreach.

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SABOTEUR

Cooley LLP is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

MAR

31

2025

Cooley LLP Joins Defense of the Rule of Law
80.00

Cooley LLP has been named as the legal representative for Jenner & Block in a lawsuit challenging executive actions by the Trump administration, emphasizing a commitment to uphold the judicial process and counter authoritarian overreach.
DEC

06

2024

Cooley LLP Accused of Concealing Fraud in Bankruptcy Case
-57.84

Cooley LLP is facing malpractice accusations for allegedly concealing evidence of fraud committed by Carbon IQ's CEO during bankruptcy proceedings, resulting in a conflict of interest and harm to shareholders.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 31

The firm’s lawyers are accused of concealing critical fraud information related to Carbon IQ’s CEO, thereby breaching ethical duties. This unethical behavior undermines corporate accountability and harms shareholders, reflecting poor business practices and ethical responsibility.

Cooley Hid Tech CEO Fraud From Company, Bankruptcy Trustee Says
SEP

05

2024

Cooley Enhances Corporate Governance Practice
18.80

Cooley LLP announced the appointment of Broc Romanek as a strategic advisor to strengthen its corporate governance and securities regulatory advisory capabilities, including launching the new blog 'The Governance Beat' to provide practical guidance on governance issues.
+20

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 31

The appointment of a seasoned industry thought leader to bolster corporate governance practices represents a proactive measure to enhance transparency, accountability and ethical business practices. This move aligns with progressive corporate stewardship by improving regulatory compliance and providing clearer guidance for clients, which supports a framework counter to authoritarian practices.

Cooley Bolsters Corporate Governance Practice With Addition of Industry Thought Leader
AUG

27

2020

Cooley & Nonprofits Challenge Trump Executive Order on Social Media Censorship
50.27

On August 27, 2020, Cooley LLP, alongside nonprofits such as Electronic Frontier Foundation and Protect Democracy, filed a lawsuit on behalf of voter advocacy groups against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting online censorship. The legal challenge seeks to defend the free flow of accurate information and promote independent political choice by protecting social media platforms from governmental interference.
+80

Executive Political Engagement

March 31

Cooley LLP's decision to join nonprofits in legally challenging an executive order from the Trump administration represents a strong stand against authoritarian measures that could chill democratic discourse. By defending the ability of online platforms to moderate content without fear of governmental reprisal, the firm supports free speech and voter rights, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive values.

Cooley + Nonprofits Challenge Executive Order Threatening Social Media Censorship