About Craig R.
Craig R. Venable is a certified attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1992. His license is presently in lively status. Mr. Venable is a unique counsel at Cooley LLP, a regulation company specializing in rising companies and venture capital, located in Palo Alto, California. He has been working as an attorney for over 33 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Mr. Venable earned his law degree diploma from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he graduated in 1992. Prior to law school, he finished his undergraduate schooling at Williams College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984. During his time at Berkeley Law, he developed a strong foundation in enterprise and business law, which has been central to his legal career.
Mr. Venable concentrates his practice in the areas of common enterprise and corporate law, including securities transactions and mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on representing rising firms. He provides legal counsel at all levels of enterprise improvement, from preliminary formation and financing to complex transactions and adherence matters. His work encompasses various legal levels, including bargaining sessions, drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting due diligence, and advising on regulatory adherence.
Throughout his career, Mr. Venable has handled instances within the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Clara and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He has additionally appeared earlier than the California Court of Appeal on multiple events. Prior to becoming a member of Cooley LLP in 1997, he gained knowledge in finance and enterprise development as a banker and executive within the media industry, which has informed his approach to corporate legal matters.
Mr. Venable is a member in good standing of the American Bar Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco. He has been involved in various committees and initiatives within these organizations, contributing to the improvement of enterprise and corporate law practices. He is English-speaking and has a working knowledge of Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele successfully.
