Isaiah Cooper

Isaiah D. Cooper is the Founder and Managing Partner at Cooper & Reid, LLC, a law firm based in New Haven, Connecticut. He holds a law degree from New York University School of Law, which he obtained in 1991. Before entering law school, Cooper worked as a paralegal at a products liability defense firm in New York City. After earning his J.D., he began his legal career as an associate tax attorney, focusing on the tax implications of business transactions and mergers.

Cooper transitioned into transactional business law and has worked with various firms across Connecticut before establishing his own practice in 2004. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in business law, contracts, tax law, and entertainment law. He has provided legal services for numerous businesses, assisting them with matters such as business structuring and equity transactions.12

In addition to his legal career, Cooper has a background as a professional trombonist, having performed with orchestras such as the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Monica Symphony. His diverse experiences contribute to his unique approach to legal practice, where he combines creativity with legal expertise.1