Michael A. Cooper

Michael Cooper is a lawyer, currently of counsel at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, and a former president of the New York City Bar Association
Education
Michael Cooper received his A.B. from Harvard University in 1957, and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1960.
Legal career
Michael Cooper was a litigation partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell from 1968 to 2003 specializing in business-related litigation, including shareholder derivative suits, antitrust and securities actions, and investigations by antitrust, securities and banking regulators. From 1978 to 1985, he was chairman of the firm’s litigation group. He was managing partner of the Firm's Litigation Group from 1978 to 1985. His responsibilities within the Firm have included advising on ethical issues and coordinating the Firm's extensive pro bono activities.
Civic Involvement
From 1998 to 2000, Michael Cooper served as president of the New York City Bar Association. He had previously served as Chairman of the Bar’s Executive Committee, and as a member of the Association’s Vance Center for International Justice Advisory Board. He currently serves as a director of the Associations Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) program.
In addition, he served as co-chair of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law from 1993 to 1995. From 1981 to 1983 he was president of the Legal Aid Society. He currently chairs the board of Pro Bono Net and the New York State Lawyers Assistance Trust.

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