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Robert A Cohen

Robert A Cohen

USA 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

District of Columbia

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Rob is a member of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice. He brings 15 years of senior-level experience in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement to his work representing companies, boards and individuals in government investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations.

He represents public companies in SEC investigations concerning disclosures, accounting and internal controls. He is an authority on cybersecurity and cryptocurrency enforcement, having served as the first-ever Chief of the SEC’s Cyber Unit. He also supervised trading-related investigations as Co-Chief of the SEC’s Market Abuse Unit, and currently advises investment advisers and broker-dealers on SEC regulatory requirements and in enforcement investigations.

Rob is a member of the SEC Historical Society’s Board of Advisors.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Robert Cohen is noted for his representation of major public companies and financial institutions on reporting and accounting issues, financial fraud and other regulatory actions.
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 6
Individual Editorial

Robert Cohen wins praise for his expertise advising clients on SEC and DOJ matters, with a particular ability to advise on crypto related issues.

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Strengths

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  • Rob is thoughtful, careful and trusted. He is a really strong lawyer who has a very nice manner with the SEC and with clients.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Rob is an SEC expert. He has a credible and thoughtful demeanor when engaging with staff. He is highly attuned to clients' business appetite and translates risks well. He is strong on the most sophisticated issues and grasps complex business products and strategies quickly.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Rob has great instincts when dealing with government attorneys. I believe he is so effective because he is trusted by adversaries.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Rob is a terrific regulatory enforcement lawyer who has great judgment and provides insightful advice.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

  • Robert distills complex matters into accessible themes the regulators can understand, he excels at navigating sensitive issues. His approach reliably reduces regulatory concern through candid discussion and effective advocacy.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Rob is super grounded, smart and practical. Anytime I want to figure out what to do to find a practical solution as it relates to the SEC, Rob is the person I talk to.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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Massachusetts

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