About Carolyn L.
Carolyn L. Craig is a licensed attorney in California, admitted to the State Bar in 1995. She holds and maintains an active license status. Ms. Craig is a partner at Cooley LLP, a law firm located in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Ms. Craig earned her Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1995. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering in 1983. She also obtained a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in 1987.
Ms. Craig specializes in business and corporate law, focusing on technology, contract, government, and intellectual property matters. She represents clients in various stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, appeals, negotiations, and trials. Her practice encompasses advising on complex corporate transactions, intellectual property protection, and compliance with government regulations.
Throughout her career, Ms. Craig has handled cases in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Cooley LLP, she worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Ms. Craig is an active member of the California Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. She holds membership in the California Lawyers Association's Business Law Section and the Intellectual Property Section. She is also a certified mediator through the California Dispute Resolution Council. Ms. Craig is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
