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Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

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United States • Media, technology and telecoms

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Technology transactions

With deep expertise in the AI, life sciences, fintech, cybersecurity and digital media sectors, the technology transactions team at Cooley LLP is well-positioned to advise both domestic and global clients on the full spectrum of matters. The practice encompasses strategic collaboration, joint ventures, licensing and data rights. Based in Palo Alto, TJ Graham sits at the helm of the practice and has extensive experience in high-tech commercial transactions, AI counseling and agreements, as well as software-related matters. Tracy Rubin handles IP transactions, patent portfolio acquisitions, and strategic investments related to the tech space. Caitlin Courtney is a key member of the team and specialises in technology licensing, development and distribution agreements. Based in Boston, Thomas Connors is another notable member of the team, who is experienced in transactions related to fintech, digital health and enterprise software.
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Key clients

  • VSCO
  • DataStax
  • Qualcomm
  • Zillow
  • Unbabel
  • MongoDB
  • CareFirst BlueCross Blue Sheild
  • Realta Fusion
  • Cognosos, Inc.
  • Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
  • Arctic Wolf
  • Rubrik, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Qualcomm on its acquisition of the generative AI division of VinAI, an AI research company headquartered in Hanoi.| |Qualcomm’s latest acquisition of VinAI underscores its strategic expansion into the AI tooling sector.
Advised Arctic Wolf, a leader in AI-powered security operations, on its acquisition of Cylance, BlackBerry’s cybersecurity business, for a total consideration of $160 million in cash and approximately 5.5 million common shares of Arctic Wolf.
Advised Rubrik, a leading cybersecurity company, in its agreement to acquire Predibase to accelerate the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence—from pilot programs to production at scale.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Tracy Rubin
Tracy Rubin
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Caitlin Courtney
Caitlin Courtney
Practice head

TJ Graham

Other key lawyers

Tracy Rubin; Caitlin Courtney, Thomas Connors