Frances Mosley has joined Cooley’s Palo Alto office as a partner in the emerging companies and venture capital (ECVC) practice, reinforcing the firm’s continued growth and investment in this core market. Mosley joins Cooley from DLA Piper.
Mosley brings deep experience advising emerging companies across every stage of their business life cycle. Her practice is particularly focused on the medical device, digital health and life sciences sectors, complemented by a robust portfolio of work with AI and tech-driven ventures. A Silicon Valley native with nearly two decades of experience in the ECVC space, Mosley has advised many startups and investors from formation through exit.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Frances to our team,” said Peter Werner, Cooley partner, chair of the firm’s global business department and co-chair of the firm’s global emerging companies and venture capital practice group. “Frances’ focus on life sciences, digital health and tech, and her experience representing companies and investors, deepens our core strengths and capabilities in a critical market.”
While at DLA Piper, Mosley served as a partner representing tech and life sciences emerging growth companies and venture investors in general corporate matters, board governance, securities law compliance, venture capital, debt financing and M&A.
“Frances’ arrival to the firm’s Palo Alto office reflects Cooley’s continued commitment to being the best law firm for life sciences, digital health and tech companies in this core market,” said Erik Edwards, partner and head of Cooley’s Palo Alto corporate group. “Frances’ addition builds on that commitment and reinforces our position as the partner of choice for private companies in Silicon Valley.”
“I am thrilled to join Cooley’s world-class ECVC platform,” said Mosley. “Cooley’s deep roots in the emerging companies and venture capital space make it the ideal home for my practice and clients, wherever they may be in their life cycle. I look forward to supporting entrepreneurs and investors alike alongside a team that is laser-focused on helping innovative companies succeed at the highest levels.”
Cooley is the go-to advisor to innovators and disruptors. As one of the most active firms globally in advising on early- and late-stage financings, initial public offerings and M&A, Cooley combines a multidisciplinary platform with efficient, tech-enabled resources designed to provide clients with premium counsel through each stage as they scale. Cooley is deeply connected in the venture ecosystem, working with startups, boards, management teams and investors to support 7,000+ high-growth private companies reshaping the global economy.
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