Kate Nichols

Kate Nichols is a Partner at Cooley LLP, a global law firm, based in Palo Alto.12 She specializes in general corporate and securities law, with a focus on representing emerging companies, venture capital funds, and public companies.1 Kate counsels companies throughout their lifecycle on various matters including company formations, fundraising strategies, private financings, initial public offerings, and follow-on equity and debt offerings.1 She also provides guidance on M&A transactions, corporate governance, and Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and compliance.1

Kate was elected to Cooley's partnership effective January 1, 2024, as part of the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice.2 Prior to her promotion, she worked as an associate at Cooley LLP.4 Kate received her legal education from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.4

Some notable transactions Kate has been involved in include:

1. Advising Snowflake on its $2.3 billion convertible senior notes offering in September 2024.1
2. Assisting with Snowflake's $3.9 billion initial public offering in October 2020.1

Kate's expertise in corporate law and her work with emerging companies and venture capital has been recognized, as she was named a Rising Star in mergers & acquisitions by The Deal.3