Rachel Proffitt is the Partner and Chief Executive Officer at Cooley, where she also serves on the firm's board of directors. Based in the San Francisco office, Rachel focuses on shaping and executing Cooley's strategic priorities and enhancing its culture and brand. Her practice areas include Capital Markets, Emerging Companies, Mergers and Acquisitions, Proptech, and Venture Capital. Rachel is a trusted strategic adviser to public and private companies, venture capital, and investment banking firms. Her expertise spans general corporate and complex transactional matters, including venture capital transactions, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. Before becoming CEO in 2024, she led Cooley's San Francisco corporate practice and contributed to various strategic and educational committees within the firm.
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