As the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Cooley LLP's Santa Monica and DTLA offices, Rachel Horning leverages her 12+ years of experience in developing strategic partnerships, corporate communications, and community building to connect high tech and emerging growth companies with legal, financial and strategic resources that fuel their growth. For the fourth consecutive year, Cooley was named the #1 law firm representing companies in venture capital financings in the US and globally.

A former startup founder and operator, Rachel co-founded Startup Coil, an award winning startup community and tech event series in Los Angeles. Rachel is a passionate connector who believes that events are where are meets necessity. Rachel just procured her VC/PE Certificate of Business Excellence from Columbia Business School to further sharpen her skills and knowledge in the venture capital and private equity fields. A native Angeleno, Rachel loves providing trip advice to LA newbies!