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Webinar: A practitioner's perspective on building connected legal workflows. * August 12, 2026 Legal technology has never been more powerful, yet many firms and legal departments still find themselves wrestling with fragmented systems, disconnected workflows and an ever-growing list of tools. Join, Caroline Hill, editor-in-chief of Legal IT Insider, and Tara Daisy managing director, legal of Box, for an organic chat about Daisy's experience of using Box at Cooley and her insights into how firms can move beyond individual point solutions and create more connected, streamlined and intelligent ways of working. Daisy joined Box in May after eight years at Cooley, latterly as director of data delivery. Her earlier knowledge and projects career includes roles at Kirkland & Ellis and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. This isn't a demo but a conversation around the growing convergence of the business and practice of law, the role of AI and knowledge management, and how legal teams can better manage content, collaboration and information across the entire matter lifecycle. Join Legal Technology for real-world perspectives and plenty of ideas you can take away and apply in your own organisation. Please bring your questions too. Thursday 10th september.

Former Cooley compensation law expert joins Baker McKenzie in Palo Alto. Former Cooley compensation lawyer Jeff Goldman has joined Baker McKenzie in the firm's Palo Alto office, boosting the firm's employee benefits and compensation team. Baker McKenzie's media announcement about the appointment is below - Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that Jeffrey (Jeff) Goldman has joined the Firm as a partner in its Transactional Practice in Palo Alto. His arrival bolsters the Firm's executive compensation and employee benefits capabilities and enhances support for M&A, capital markets, and other strategic corporate transactions. Jeff has more than two decades of experience advising startups, emerging growth and public companies, compensation committees, and executives on executive compensation and employee benefits matters. His practice spans executive employment arrangements, employee stock options, and other equity compensation, as well as compensation-related issues arising in early-stage financings, IPOs, M&A transactions, liquidity events, strategic exits, and public company governance. He also advises on global compliance, employee mobility, tax and securities matters, with significant experience managing compensation issues for clients with a global workforce. "Jeff's experience and market reputation make him an outstanding addition to our team," said Alan Zoccolillo, Americas Chair of Baker McKenzie's Transactional Practice Group. "Clients are increasingly focused on executive compensation, equity incentives, and governance considerations as part of their most significant transactions and growth initiatives. Jeff's deep experience advising technology and public company clients enhances our ability to provide integrated advice across M&A, capital markets, and other complex corporate matters." "Jeff is a highly regarded advisor known for his work with technology, life sciences, and other growth company clients," added Leif King, who leads the Firm's California Transactional Practice Group. "His collaborative approach and practical advice make him an excellent fit for our team and our clients, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Firm." With more than 2,500 deal practitioners across 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse. As part of its integrated transactional offering, the Firm advises clients on executive compensation and employee benefits issues that are critical to M&A transactions and other major corporate matters. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for Employee Benefits, Baker McKenzie's executive compensation and employee benefits team combines unparalleled global coverage with deep local insight to advise clients on compensation plan design, public disclosure, shareholder and proxy advisory concerns, employment and severance arrangements, change in control agreements, golden parachute issues, and related tax, securities, labor, ERISA, and corporate governance considerations throughout the entire transaction lifecycle. "Baker McKenzie has built an exceptional platform for advising companies at every stage of their growth," Jeff commented. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the Firm to help clients address the executive compensation and employee benefits issues that arise throughout the corporate lifecycle." Jeff earned his BA from Brandeis University and his JD and LLM from Duke University School of Law. LawFuell's editors select and publish the most relevant and up-to-date information about lawyers and law firms for LawFuel on a daily basis from the most reputable and independent sources available.

Cooley named official legal services provider for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Cooley announced on July 15 that it has been selected as an Official Legal Services Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. As part of this partnership, Cooley will provide a comprehensive range of legal services to LA28 over the next three years, supporting both corporate and litigation matters as preparations continue for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The firm's work will address LA28's commercial, operational, and regulatory needs associated with organizing a global event. Cooley stated that its integrated approach and experience advising clients at the intersection of sports and technology will be central to its support. The partnership also includes opportunities for pro bono legal support aimed at helping LA28 achieve its goal of creating an inclusive Olympic and Paralympic Games. "We are honored to partner with LA28 in bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles," said Rachel Proffitt, CEO of Cooley. "There is an extraordinary energy and purpose behind building an event of this scale - one that unites athletes, fans and communities around the world. At Cooley, we are proud to contribute to that effort, drawing on our experience supporting some of the most dynamic companies, leagues and emerging platforms in sports. Just as importantly, this partnership allows us to create meaningful impact beyond the Games - giving back to the Los Angeles community in ways that reflect our values as a firm." Elisabeth Freinberg, chief legal officer of LA28, said: "The LA28 Games will set a new standard for what a home Games can be - and having the right partners in place is how we get there. We're excited to work with Cooley as an Official Legal Services Provider, leveraging their experience and strategic insight to help deliver a Games that reflects the spirit, creativity and innovation of Los Angeles." LA28 is set to bring together more than 15,000 athletes from around the world across diverse venues throughout Southern California when Los Angeles becomes only the third city ever to host three Olympic Games - following 1932 and 1984 - and hosts its first-ever Paralympic Games. The upcoming event plans several milestones including being the first Olympics with more women athletes than men participating. Cooley employs nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices globally, with over 3,000 total staff members.