John Clendenin

What I do:

I’m a counselor and adviser to emerging and high-growth investment funds in connection with their formation, operations and investment activities.

Why Cooley:

Cooley offers a deep and experienced team of practitioners who collaborate across many disciplines and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for our clients.

What my clients value:

My balance of sophisticated legal experience with practical, business-oriented acumen, in a highly responsive and collaborative approach. I’m able to anticipate and synthesize issues and solutions in a practical and actionable way.

Likes:

Spending time with my wife, four kids, four dogs and two cats, exploring the US in my sprinter van, and finding the next new adventure!

Great reads:

“The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future” by Sebastian Mallaby, “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” by Jon Meacham.

I root for:

New emerging fund managers trying to break into the ecosystem, especially women and underrepresented fund managers.