Cooley is set to welcome a new CEO in their firm, underlining its commitment towards building one of the next generation’s preeminent law firms. The established law firm recently announced San Francisco-based corporate leader, Rachel Proffitt, as its next CEO effective from January 1, 2024. This appointment marks a historic moment as Proffitt becomes the firm’s first female CEO.
Proffitt will be succeeding long-serving Joe Conroy, who remains an integral part of the firm structure, continuing in his role as chairman after approximately 16 years wielding the company’s reins. Talking about his succession plan, Conroy has repetitively assured his partners of his commitment to leave the firm in a stronger position than he found it. This transition certainly affirms his determination as he stated, “Today, I feel very good about that promise.”
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