About Caitlin

Caitlin Courtney’s practice focuses on transactions related to her clients’ technology and intellectual property needs. Caitlin assists clients with a wide range of strategic licensing matters and commercial deals, including technology licensing, development and distribution agreements. She also assists clients with a range of large commercial transactions, including technology mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments. Caitlin has experience working with clients at all stages of their life cycles and in a variety of technology-driven industries, including software, hardware, digital health, media and internet.

Prior to joining Cooley, Caitlin practiced in the technology transactions group at Wilson, Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. 

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Education

  • University of Chicago Law School
    JD, with honors, 2012
  • University of Kansas
    BA, English and American Studies, 2008

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 US: Technology Transactions (2025)

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