Jean-Jacques Cabou

Practice Areas

Litigation

White Collar & Investigations

Ethics & Compliance

International Law

Trial Practice

Arts & Entertainment

Blockchain, Digital Assets & Custody

Fintech & Payments

Career

A nationally recognized advocate and counselor, J Cabou defends individuals and corporate entities against criminal and other government investigations. He is a noted authority on state and federal forfeiture, seizure, and racketeering laws. J also defends clients in matters involving classified information, the state secrets privilege, and national security. An experienced commercial litigator, J represents clients in complex civil litigation matters, especially in highly regulated industries.

J frequently represents clients before appellate courts, including the Arizona Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, Arizona Court of Appeals, and other federal and state courts of appeals as well as courts of last resort. As lead counsel, he has won numerous appellate victories, including several recent high-profile matters before the Arizona Supreme Court. J is known throughout Arizona as a leading advocate in the state constitutional law and, for nearly two decades, has represented clients in some of Arizona’s most important constitutional cases on civil and criminal issues.

J is the firmwide co-chair of the White Collar & Investigations practice. He is also one of the founders and leaders of Perkins Coie’s nationwide, multidisciplinary Blockchain Technology & Digital Currency industry group. J is regarded as one the most experienced lawyers in the United States on digital currency matters. He defends individuals and businesses in this industry from investigations by federal and state law enforcement agencies. He also advises numerous digital currency clients on compliance and regulatory risk mitigation strategies.

A lifelong competitive athlete, J is a member of the firm's Arts, Entertainment & Sports industry group and is among a small group of lawyers nationwide who have advised athletes and team staff in matters involving eligibility for collegiate or Olympic teams. He has also represented athletes in investigations and arbitrations involving the NCAA and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

J served two terms on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.