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LA28 Olympics Coverage

Jul. 17, 2026

Why Cooley's startup practice made it a natural fit for LA28

Cooley LLP's selection as an official legal services provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games reflects more than its sports law credentials. Firm leaders say LA28's rapid growth, broad legal needs and temporary lifespan closely resemble the venture-backed companies Cooley has long represented as outside counsel.

Why Cooley's startup practice made it a natural fit for LA28
Dave Young of Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP's newest client may be the largest startup it has ever represented.

The law firm announced Wednesday that it has been selected as an Official Legal Services Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA, a role that Cooley says plays directly to the Silicon Valley-origin firm's decades-long focus on representing high-growth companies.

While the Olympics is one of the world's oldest sporting traditions, Dave Young, co-chair of Coole...

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