Donald Cooley

Donald Cooley is a member of the Finance Department and the Private Equity Finance Practice. He represents borrowers in secured lending and other financing transactions, including fund finance and public company financing.

Donald helps clients navigate a broad spectrum of financing transactions , including:

• Private equity and private debt subscription lines of credit
• Fund-level NAV financings, cash-flow, and asset-based loans
• ESG-linked credit facilities
• Acquisition and carve-out financings
• Debt restructurings

He thrives on the complexity of large-scale finance transactions, develops long-term relationships with clients, and brings a very commercial approach to his representations.

In addition to his commercial work, Donald previously served as a Global Co-Chair of Latham’s First-Generation Professionals Affinity Group from 2018-2021. He has also previously served as a member of the firm’s Pro Bono and Associates Committees. Currently, he serves as a member of the firm's Diversity Leadership Committee. He maintains an active pro bono practice, regularly advising individual clients on legally changing their gender identity or name.

Outside of Latham, Donald is a member of the Fund Finance Association’s Diversity Committee. He was awarded the organization’s Diversity in Fund Finance Award in 2022, and the Inaugural Rising Star Award in 2020. He is also an active alum of Sponsors for Educational Opportunities.