Innovation
A law firm for the future
As advisors to disruptive companies – particularly in technology, life sciences and high-growth industries – we see firsthand the power of innovation. As a result, we invest significant time and resources into implementing and developing the tools, systems and infrastructure necessary to dramatically transform the client experience.
At Cooley, we believe innovation goes beyond the limits of technology and encompasses leading-edge processes and individual talents, creating a unique blend that benefits our professionals, our clients and our communities.
We are seizing an opportunity to build the great firm of the next generation. This mission is not lightly taken and will not be simple or quick, but we are committed to continuously driving toward those higher peaks of excellence and service for our clients. Together as a firm, we are deepening the well of innovative energy and genuine curiosity that sits at the core of everything we do.
David Wang
Our AI principles
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As the law firm for the modern economy, with innovation in our DNA, Cooley has long been a leader in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The following principles guide how we use AI to serve our clients, run our business and empower our people.
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Quality, service and trust
We are committed to using AI to enhance the quality of our legal advice and support our continued excellence in client service. We embrace experimentation and change in this rapidly developing area because we believe it is in our clients’ best interests. We are committed to using AI to enhance our client service capabilities globally.
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Respect for our clients and our people
We diligence the AI solutions we deploy, and we actively consider not only our immediate goals, but also the long-term impacts of AI on our profession, our clients, our people and society at large – aiming to cultivate sustainable, future-focused outcomes.
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Ethical and transparent standards
In implementing AI, we adhere to our ethical, professional and legal responsibilities and apply data security measures to safeguard confidential information. AI vendors are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to data privacy and security. We understand and acknowledge the capabilities and limitations of AI and work continuously to reduce error and bias and increase transparency.
Cooley GO - award-winning resources to help turn great ideas into great companies
Cooley GO delivers the latest market trends and relevant information to private companies concerning their most pressing business challenges.
Designed to help speed up decision-making and push legal-related tasks forward at any stage of business, the microsite features:
- Collections of articles and documents to fast-track learning and action in key areas.
- Tools to generate form legal documents, including important financing documents.
- Cooley’s quarterly Venture Financing Report, with 10+ years of live data.
- Cooley GObot, an AI-powered chatbot to surface Cooley GO’s insights and data even faster.
IPO GO – interactive guidance to kickstart your IPO process
Taking a company public is a complex and time-consuming journey – that’s why we created IPO GO, a resource anchored by the Form S-1 registration statement and designed specifically for clients preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).
What makes IPO GO different:
- An intuitive, easily searchable guide to help you navigate the Form S-1.
- Cooley insights gained from leading countless companies to successful IPOs, along with detailed drafting notes.
- An illustrative case study that brings the process to life.
Open source – in the spirit of collaboration
We are a member of the Open Cap Table Coalition, a 501(c)(6) organization devoted to bringing interoperability and standardization to the capitalization space.
Our package of customizable Series Seed Note documents, available on GitHub, allows the venture capital community to collaborate and our documents to evolve with the needs of emerging companies and investors.
Vanilla – investment funds served up simply
We funded and developed Vanilla, a secure, cloud-based platform designed for venture capital, private equity, real estate and other private fund managers. Investors breeze through an intuitive process that seamlessly carries over subscription qualifications fund after fund.
Cooley D+O – streamlining the questionnaire process
We built Cooley D+O to transform how our company clients and their directors and officers approach proxy season. Companies can work collaboratively with their Cooley team and their directors and officers to manage and complete the annual D&O questionnaire process entirely online, using one seamless and customizable tool – which is the first and only of its kind created by a law firm.
Our innovation leadership
- Cooley GO won the Webby People’s Voice Award in the law website category, making Cooley the first US law firm in the award’s history to win a Webby in the category.
- BTI Consulting Group recognized Cooley on its Legal Innovation and Technology Outlook report, identifying the firm as one of the “absolute best” at embracing and using technology to bring innovation to the legal market and client service.
- Partner Adam Ruttenberg was featured in a Financial Times North America Innovative Lawyers report in a special category recognizing top law firm leaders, which highlighted his impactful track record of innovation and his work to make Cooley more efficient, inclusive and digital.