In an encouraging stride toward gender diversity at the top echelons of the legal profession, Cooley has announced Rachel Proffitt as its next CEO, the first woman to hold this position in the firm’s history.
Rachel Proffitt, a renowned corporate leader based in San Fransisco, will step into her new role from January 1, 2024. She will be succeeding Joe Conroy, who will continue to contribute to the firm serving as its chairman, after successfully steering Cooley for approximately 16 years.
Cooley, widely recognized for its forward-thinking approach, has its sights set on establishing itself as one of the foremost law firms for the upcoming generation. This recent appointment of Proffitt is a significant step towards achieving this goal.