Careers
Who we are
At Cooley, we strive to create an inclusive, rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive professionally and personally. Our people-first philosophy, cooperative spirit and firmwide commitment to inclusion are central to our success and the driving force behind our global growth.
As one of the world’s greatest law firms, we are devoted to meeting the evolving needs of our clients through our commitment to building a community of high-caliber professionals who share our vision and values.
Find your path at Cooley
We believe that fostering a culture of personal and professional growth, inclusivity and collaboration creates opportunities and defines great careers.
Law student
Experienced lawyer
Judicial clerk
Paralegal
Business professional
UK trainee
Resources
US Diversity Fellowships
As part of our dedication to maintaining a truly diverse workplace that values and celebrates differences, we offer diversity fellowships to outstanding law students.
2L Diversity Fellowship (new for 2024) – Award recipients will receive a paid 2L summer associate position and an award of up to $40,000 to assist with law school tuition. The application period runs from May 15 to August 15, 2024. Learn more
1L Diversity Fellowship – Award recipients will receive a paid 1L summer associate position and an award of up to $50,000 to assist with law school tuition. Learn more
Pro bono
Giving back is core to our culture, and doing pro bono work is a fundamental obligation of our profession.
Cooley's pro bono practice succeeds because of the dedication of our people and our teamwork.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Cooley is an equal opportunity employer. We believe our success is based on a diversity of people, teams and opinions.
True commitment to workplace diversity means offering all employees the tools, training and mentoring they need to succeed. It means embracing the importance of diversity on our client teams. It means enabling every individual to balance work and family obligations. It’s about fostering community involvement and participation in local and national diversity initiatives. It means leading by example in our profession.
Affinity groups
Many of Cooley's offices have an active Cooley Inclusion Alliance, which is managed directly by Cooley associates with the goals of providing associates with a forum and resource for support; enhancing retention, training and promotion; and identifying opportunities to join with clients and community members on initiatives and topics of interest. The Cooley Inclusion Alliance welcomes and encourages participation from all associates and patent practitioners.
Other firmwide groups include the Black Attorney Affinity Group and LGBTQ+ Affinity Group.
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Careers contacts
New York
Jennifer King
Associate Director of Legal Talent - New York, Reston, Washington DC
Boston
Laura Stanton
Firmwide Senior Patent Legal Talent Manager
Palo Alto
Suzanne Harwood
Director of Paralegal Management & Docket
Colorado
Jessica Liston
Business Professionals Recruiting Manager
San Francisco
Jen Tran
Senior Regional Legal Talent Manager - San Francisco, Colorado, Seattle
San Diego
Jessica Randall
Regional Legal Talent Manager - San Diego + Los Angeles (Santa Monica and Downtown)
London
Sarah Warnes
Trainee Recruitment & Legal Talent Manager - London
Washington, DC
Liza Lewis
Legal Talent Manager - Reston + Washington, DC