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Mike Lincoln
Partner at Cooley LLP
McLean, Virginia
Overview
Mike Lincoln, Vice Chair at Cooley LLP and Adjunct Professor at University of Virginia School of Law, has a strong background in legal opinions, venture capital, mergers, and IPOs. With experience at top law firms like Cooley LLP and Hunton & Williams, he also serves on the boards of organizations like Focused Ultrasound Foundation and Mindshare, Inc., showcasing his expertise in corporate governance and emerging growth companies.
Work Experience
Board Member
2020 - Current
Board Member
2010
Partner
1999
In 1999, I co-founded the first East coast office of Cooley. I am Vice Chair of Cooley and the former chair of Cooley's business department and also lead firm wide lateral recruiting and strategic growth efforts. We are based in Silicon Valley and we are focused on working with the best high growth companies in the world.
Partner / Associate
1995 - 1999
corporate attorney focused on high growth companies and venture capital
Hunton & Williams LLP is a global law firm with more than 750 lawyers practicing across the United States.
Associate
1992 - 1995
corporate attorney focused on private equity, capital markets
Judicial Law Clerk
1991 - 1992
Judge Joel Flaum
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Education
JD
1988 - 1991
Bachelor’s Degree
1980 - 1984