Rachel Proffitt | Source | Partner & Chief Executive Officer at Cooley LLP
Rachel Proffitt
Rachel is Cooley’s Chief Executive Officer. As partner and CEO, she serves as a member of the firm’s board of directors, and she is focused on shaping and executing the firm’s strategic priorities, reinforcing and strengthening its unique culture, and promoting the continued elevation of Cooley’s powerful brand. In her practice, Rachel is a strategic business advisor and legal counselor to entrepreneurs, enterprises and investors. She loves working alongside founding teams throughout a company's lifecycle, helping them navigate the complex challenges that arise along the way.
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Cooley LLP (https://www.cooley.com/)
Partner & Chief Executive Officer
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Cooley Announces Rachel Proffitt to Succeed Joe Conroy as Firm’s Next CEO // Cooley // Global Law Firm
Palo Alto – September 18, 2023 – Cooley announced today that Rachel Proffitt has been selected as the firm’s next chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024. She will succeed Joe Conroy who has held the position since January 1, 2008. Conroy will continue in his role as chairman.
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I am incredibly honored and excited to be Cooley’s next CEO. Through Joe’s extraordinary leadership, we have become the go-to law firm for companies that are defining the future of the modern economy. Our success is attributable first and foremost to a culture of inclusivity that genuinely promotes a one-firm, team-centered approach, and an entrepreneurial spirit that reflects our innovative and forward-thinking clients. I am extremely optimistic about our future as we remain committed to our core strategy and to building a community of exceptional professionals who share our vision and embrace our values.
