Operational for more than 80 years, Cooley Godward Kronish is a national law firm that specializes in the areas of life science, technology transaction, intellectual property litigation, and employment and labor. The firm also handles cases related to venture capital and private equity, bankruptcy, immigration, land use and zoning, corporate securities, and mergers and acquisitions. Its practice additionally encompasses federal, state, local and international tax law Cooley Godward Kronish serves various business organizations, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, financial institutions, private equity and professional service firms, and real estate owners and developers. Its clients include American Express Company, Coltec Industries, ConocoPhillips, Dover Corporation, Entergy Corporation, Gilead Sciences, Goodrich Corporation, HSBC Bank and The Hartford Group.