About Peter

Peter is co-chair of Cooley’s global emerging companies and venture capital practice group and vice chair of Cooley’s global business department. Peter’s practice primarily focuses on the representation of high-growth companies and their investors. He regularly assists clients with financings and mergers & acquisitions, in addition to entity formation, governance matters and securities transactions. Peter is the partner in charge of Cooley’s San Francisco office, and he is a member of Cooley’s firmwide mental health and wellness committee.

Passions

Coaching Little League Baseball

The Chicago Blackhawks

On a daily basis, I interact with some of the smartest, most inspirational, hardworking people on the planet. Being able to play even a small role in the growth and success of their companies and in the proliferation of their ideas is highly rewarding.

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Experience

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Startups & Emerging Companies – Nationwide (2023 – 2025)

Chambers USA: Venture Capital – California (2024 – 2025)

Super Lawyers: Northern California Rising Star

The Legal 500 US: Leading Lawyer in Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2021 – 2025)

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • The Bar Association of San Francisco

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