Emily B. Cooper
- New York
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Emily represents corporate and individual clients from diverse industries in civil litigation in federal and state courts and in arbitration.
Emily Cooper has extensive experience in complex commercial cases, including breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and securities enforcement proceedings. She also represents businesses in sensitive commercial disputes and advises on corporate law matters with a strong presence in New York state and federal courts. Emily has handled all stages of litigation, including motion practice, e-discovery, depositions, mediation, and evidentiary hearings.
Dedicated to pro bono work, Emily has represented a wide range of clients in both federal and state courts across the country.
In 2020, Emily clerked for the Hon. Anne Y. Shields of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. While in law school, Emily interned for the Hon. Leonard Wexler of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and externed at the New York Office of the Attorney General in the Charities Bureau.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Notes Editor, Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal, 2015
- Stony Brook University, B.A., History, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2012
Bar and Court Admissions
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New York
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Oregon
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Related Employment
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Central Islip, NY, Law Clerk for the Hon. Anne Y. Shields, 2020
- Perkins Coie LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2018-2019
- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2015-2018
Clerkships
- Hon. Anne Y. Shields, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation Law, 2023-2025
Recognized as a "New York Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2023-2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Co-Lead of Perkins Coie New York Women’s Forum
- Perkins Coie New York Attorney Development Committee
- Perkins Coie New York Summer Associate Committee
