Ryan W. Cooke

Biography

Cases

• Represented LivWell—a subsidiary of PharmaCann, the country's largest vertically integrated cannabis company—against claims by a purported investor and bookrunner for tens of millions of dollars in equity. Successfully obtained dismissal of all claims after uncovering and proving the fabrication of key evidence. On appeal, delivered a successful oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals affirming the dismissal.
• Won a jury verdict for DISH Wireless in a cell tower contract dispute worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
• As lead litigation counsel, assisted a healthcare technology company navigate and resolve an existential threat before litigation, resulting in a $35+ million business transaction.
• Successfully represented a major U.S. wireless carrier in confidential arbitration proceedings to secure its rights in blockchain related intellectual property. Client was awarded its attorney fees.
• Represented a major European telecom provider in successfully obtaining discovery under Section 1782 for use in a foreign proceeding.
• Obtained a favorable settlement for a major North American resort owner and operator in multiple consumer class actions seeking refunds following the company's closure of its ski resorts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Obtained immediate relief for Michelin in a trade secrets misappropriation case against a former employee and competitor in federal court in South Carolina.
• Obtained favorable settlement for a nation-leading cable operator in a high-stakes and high-profile antitrust dispute brought by a regional content provider.
• Represented an international law firm in connection with legal-malpractice and breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims arising out of the firm's work on a real estate deal.
• Represented an Am Law 50 law firm in connection with legal-malpractice and fraud claims arising out of the firm's work on a complex tax matter.
• Represented the board of directors of a bankrupt alternative energy company in connection with its reorganization and defense of several securities, breach-of-fiduciary-duty, and whistleblower claims.
• Represented a real estate company pre-suit in connection with an ongoing contractual dispute arising out of a major New York City development project.
• Authored a federal habeas petition for an incarcerated pro bono client asserting claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.
• Assisted U.S. military veterans in service-connected disability claims before the VA.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Articles

• Down with Legislative-Standing Myopia: Why Congressional Suits to Police the Separation of Powers Fail Under Article I, 105 Geo. L.J. 1055, (2017).

Press

• "Colorado Powerhouse: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell," Law360, September 16, 2024.
• Law Week Colorado Features Three WTO "Rising Stars"
• "Denver Jury Says Dish Wireless Didn't Flout Cell Tower Lease," Law360, April 12, 2024.
• WTO Elects 5 New Partners

Other Experience

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Personal Interests