I operate at the intersection of innovation, technology and the law, serving as a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies of all stages.
+1 310 883 6416 dyoung@cooley.com
David Young is a co-founder of Cooley’s Santa Monica office and represents emerging growth companies at all stages, as well as the venture capital firms, strategic investors and investment banks that finance these companies. In addition to providing strategic counseling, his practice encompasses venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, equity compensation matters, strategic counseling, complex corporate partnering transactions and corporate governance. He represents both public and private companies, primarily in the digital media, software, technology, cleantech, life sciences, consumer products and media and entertainment sectors, and also frequently represents venture capital firms and other investors in financings.
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ShipMonk Raises $290 Million From Summit Partners
Canoo to List on Nasdaq Through Hennessy Capital Merger
Kim Kardashian West Enters Strategic Relationship With Coty to Expand Beauty Brands Globally
Kylie Jenner Partners With Coty for $600 Million
Representation of Dollar Shave Club in its acquisition by Unilever for a reported $1 billion
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Digital Media & Entertainment
Emerging Companies
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity
Software
Technology
Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality
Fintech
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Family
Sports
Deal-making
Strategy
David Young is a rising force in the Southern California market and a powerhouse who is really tied in to the digital economy.
University of Southern California Law SchoolJD, 1995
University of Southern CaliforniaMBA, 1995
Pomona CollegeBA, 1991
California
EV Maker Canoo to List on Nasdaq Through Hennessy Capital Merger August 19, 2020
Rimeto Sells to Slack to Strengthen Employee Profiles + Collaboration July 10, 2020
Kim Kardashian West Enters Strategic Relationship With Coty to Expand Beauty Brands Globally June 29, 2020
Los Angeles Business Journal: Top M&A Dealmakers (2011)
Los Angeles Business Journal: Most Influential Lawyers: Digital Media and E-Commerce Law (2014)
Re/Code: Power Player of LA Tech (2014)
Daily Journal: Top Emerging Companies Lawyers (2014)
Chambers USA: Top Startup and Emerging Companies Lawyers (National) (2016 – 2020)
Legal 500: Key Lawyer: M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2020)
Dollar Shave Club
GumGum
Atom Tickets
Velocify
Upfront Ventures
+1 310 883 6416 office +1 310 883 6500 fax dyoung@cooley.com
1333 2nd StreetSuite 400Santa Monica, CA 90401