Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP counsels a diverse range companies on the full spectrum of employment issues, with marked capabilities in the life sciences and tech industries. Based in Palo Alto, Wendy Brenner chairs the group and counsels companies on issues concerning worker classification, employee complaints, workplace investigations and restrictive covenants. In San Francisco, Joshua Mates has extensive experience as a litigator and counselor, handling day-to-day matters such as compliance and diversity initiatives as well as employment issues arising from M&A transactions. Helen Connolley specializes in advising emerging companies on workforce development and is based in Reston.