Crain’s Chicago Business named Cooley partner Addison Pierce to its 2026 40 Under 40 list, an annual recognition program that highlights 40 rising business, civic and community leaders under the age of 40 in the Chicago region.

Pierce, a partner in Cooley’s debt finance group in Chicago, was recognized for advising clients on complex corporate debt transactions, including the team’s recent work advising Uber on a $14 billion bridge financing tied to its acquisition of Delivery Hero. His profile also highlighted his work on transactions for pharmaceutical companies, his path from an engineering track to the law, and his annual ride in the 200-mile Unbound Gravel race.

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