James Allen

James Allen is an Associate at Cooley LLP, specializing in advising emerging growth companies, investors, and entrepreneurs on various transactional matters, including venture capital financings and mergers and acquisitions. Prior experience includes roles as an Associate at M&H, LLP, where James provided counsel on corporate governance and financial transactions, and as a Legal Clerk for the United States Senate, focusing on constitutional and public policy issues. James's earlier legal experiences include a Veterans Legal Clinic Student Advocate role at UCLA, supporting local veterans, and a Summer Associate position at Fennemore Craig, P.C., where legal analyses and memorandum drafting were key responsibilities. James holds a Juris Doctor from UCLA, an MBA from the University of Arizona, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the same institution.