About Michael
Michael Addy earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2014 after completing a B.A. at the University of California, Davis in 2008. He moved from a liberal arts undergraduate experience into a law school known for its emphasis on public policy and litigation training. Those years set the foundation for a practice in California law.
After law school, Addy entered private practice. He is an associate at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. At the firm he has worked on matters that arise in the business and regulatory life of clients. Colleagues describe him as methodical in legal research and careful in drafting, traits that matter in the routine and complex tasks assigned to associates.
Licensed to practice in California, Addy has navigated state rules and the expectations that come with practicing in a competitive market. He has handled client work that requires both attention to detail and coordination across internal teams. That work has included preparing documents, conducting due diligence and counseling clients on transactional steps and compliance questions.
Addy’s training at Georgetown and UC Davis informs how he approaches problems. He combines an academic grounding in law with practical experience from firm practice. He is comfortable in settings that call for written advocacy as well as those that require negotiation and problem solving. He has worked with in-house counsel, outside counsel and client teams to move matters forward within tight timelines.
At Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Addy continues to develop his practice as an associate. His role involves managing portions of larger matters and ensuring that project milestones are met. He reviews contracts, assists with regulatory filings and supports senior attorneys in preparing for transactions and disputes that cross state lines.
Outside the office, Addy’s background suggests an interest in the intersections between law and business, a common thread among lawyers who trained at schools with strong commercial law programs. He remains based in California and practices law there, focusing on corporate and commercial matters.
