Ian Shapiro of Cooley. Courtesy photoCooley Promotes NY Office Leader to Global Litigation Department Chair
Ian Shapiro previously was the department's vice chair under Michael Attanasio's leadership.
February 04, 2025 at 06:00 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Cooley promoted Ian Shapiro to global litigation practice head.
- Shapiro takes over the role from Michael Attanasio, who assumed the role in 2013 and will resume private practice full-time.
- Recruiting AI, crypto, life sciences and social media businesses as clients is a priority, Shapiro said.
Cooley has promoted New York partner-in-charge Ian Shapiro to chair of its global litigation practice, the firm announced Tuesday.
Shapiro will take over the role after roughly a year as vice chair of the department. He succeeds Michael Attanasio, who held the role for 12 years. Attanasio will continue in his role on Cooley’s board of directors and will resume his litigation work full-time following the change.
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