Charley Haley

Charley Haley is a seasoned Partner within the Technology Transactions Group at Cooley LLP, a reputable law firm. With a background as General Counsel at a publicly traded tech company in Silicon Valley, Haley brings a wealth of experience in handling intricate licensing transactions and offering strategic counsel on M&A and corporate governance to Boards and executives.

His key specialties encompass IP Licensing, Commercial Contracts, M&A, and Corporate Governance, showcasing a broad expertise across various facets of legal practice.

Haley's educational journey is marked by notable achievements, including being a Fulbright Scholar, earning a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, and obtaining a BA in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University.

Throughout his career, Haley has held pivotal roles at renowned organizations, such as serving as Partner and Special Counsel at Cooley LLP, Senior VP and General Counsel at Symyx Technologies, Inc., Deputy General Counsel at BigBand Networks, Inc., and Partner at Tomlinson Zisko LLP. Additionally, he has contributed his legal expertise as an Attorney at Law at the Law Offices of Charles D. Haley, an Associate at Covington & Burling, and as a Law Clerk to Hon. Claude M. Hilton, U.S. District Judge at the U.S. District Courts.