Cooley uses AI to streamline IPO processes

Cooley, a global law firm, has integrated ChatGPT Work into its proprietary AI tool, GO Public, to enhance IPO preparation. The firm, which advised on 180 deals totaling over $51.5 billion in 2025, leverages AI to streamline the IPO process and allow lawyers to focus on strategic decisions. David Wang, Chief Innovation Officer at Cooley, explained that the AI tool helps surface issues earlier and provides a tailored starting point for IPOs. Dave Peinsipp, partner and co-chair of Cooley’s global capital markets group, emphasized that GO Public accelerates the preparation process, enabling teams to concentrate on critical decisions. The AI tool, developed in collaboration with OpenAI, uses an agentic harness to automate tasks and provide curated information, allowing lawyers to apply their expertise more effectively. Peinsipp sees GO Public as a transformative step in the future of capital markets practice, with potential applications beyond IPOs.