Penny Cobey

Penny P. Cobey is a construction lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in project delivery, management, and contracting. Her expertise lies in providing advice particularly for universities, schools, arts organizations, and health care institutions. She is also a skilled fundraiser and Board Chair of an independent school. With a background in museum law, Penny is a trusted advisor to non-profit organizations on strategic planning, growth, and development.

Penny is a published author of over 12 case studies in marketing for the world-renowned Harvard Business School. She has also written the standard HBS text on researching and writing case studies. Penny is a frequent speaker at events and has a passion for creating innovative public and private programs to enhance success through education and training.

Penny possesses a Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard Law School and a PhD in English literature from Harvard University. She also attended the University of Cincinnati where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.

Penny has held positions at top legal firms, including Counsel at Baker & Hostetler LLP, Counsel at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and Partner at Hill and Barlow. She has also served as Associate General Counsel at Los Angeles Unified School District and Acting General Counsel at J Paul Getty Trust. Additionally, Penny has worked as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School.