Perkins Coie is a professional services company focusing on legal counsel, emerging companies, and venture capital. Established over a century ago, the firm now operates 19 offices with more than 1,000 lawyers across the United States and Asia. Under the leadership of CEO Patrick Casey, Perkins Coie serves a diverse range of clients, from startups to industry giants in various fast-paced sectors such as technology, life sciences, healthcare, internet, software, digital media, retail, telecommunications, and cleantech.
The company is renowned for its extensive and active technology-oriented business practices. Its Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice is considered one of the premier legal resources in the nation for venture capital funds and high-growth, venture-backed companies across multiple regions and industries. With a strong commitment to helping clients build successful businesses, Perkins Coie offers practical strategic advice at all stages of growth. Their expertise extends beyond financing to matters such as corporate governance, intellectual property protection and enforcement, strategic partnering transactions, crisis management, and government relations.