Jonathan D. Cogan
Lawyer
Jonathan D. Cogan is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly serves as lead counsel in high-stakes complex civil litigation as well as in government enforcement defense matters against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), among others.
Praised in Chambers USA as “a brilliant lawyer” and “keen strategist” who “distills complex issues into persuasive advocacy,” Mr. Cogan has particular experience representing hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and their executives, including in disputes involving commodities, securities, futures, derivatives, digital assets and other financial products and services. In trading disputes, he is noted for his “expertise on … matters relating to market manipulation and spoofing” and is often invited to speak on panels at industry events about enforcement action trends.
Mr. Cogan is also recognized by The Legal 500 United States for Dispute Resolution and International Litigation. He has substantial experience litigating joint venture, partnership and other business disputes.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Cogan practiced at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he focused on financial services litigation in the securities and insurance industries.
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, JD, cum laude
(Journal of Labor and Employment Law, Editor; National Trial Team) - University of Wisconsin, BA
Accolades
- Chambers USA, Nationwide Derivatives: Enforcement, Band 1
- The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution: Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense
- The Legal 500 United States, International Litigation
Select Engagements
- Kobre & Kim Secures Dismissal of SEC’s Suit Against Cumberland DRW LLC
- Chambers Global 2025 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Several Global Lawyers
- Chambers Global 2024 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Multiple Global Lawyers
- Kobre & Kim Co-Sponsors CFAAR Event on Crypto Investigation and Insolvency Challenges and Successes
- Jonathan Cogan Explores Lessons Learned from Recent White-Collar Trials on PLI Panel
- Kobre & Kim and Lawyers in Band 1 of Chambers USA Nationwide Rankings
- Jonathan Cogan Explores U.S. Enforcement Developments at ABA Meeting
- Jonathan Cogan Joins ABA Panel on U.S. Futures Enforcement Trends
- Jonathan Cogan on Employment Issues Facing Executives During Government Investigations in New York City Bar Panel
- Jonathan Cogan and Benjamin Sauter To Share Commodities and Derivatives Enforcement Defense Strategies at Chicago Bar Association Event
- Benjamin Sauter, Jonathan Cogan and Lydia Halpern on Standing Up to the CFTC’s Wash Trading Theories in Traders Magazine
- Court Grants Brady Motion for Kobre & Kim Client in Criminal Spoofing Case
- Kobre & Kim Lawyers in Bloomberg Law: New Wire Fraud Theory Targets Securities and Digital Currency Traders
- Jonathan Cogan Joins Panel on Defending Parallel Criminal and Civil Enforcement Actions
- Wealth Talk: Jonathan Cogan on Opportunities and Risks from Utilizing U.S. Courts in Joint Venture Disputes
- U.S. Federal Judge Sides with Kobre & Kim in Potentially Far-Reaching Spoofing Decision
- Kobre & Kim Hosts Virtual Panels on Ultra High Net Worth Litigation
- Kobre & Kim places in AmLaw’s “Litigators of the Week” after victory in DRW case
- Kobre & Kim Attorneys Pick Apart Offshore Asset Protection Trusts in the New York Law Journal
- Jonathan Cogan Examines Public Corruption Trials Post-McDonnell
- Kobre & Kim Break the Traditional “Rules” of Direct Examination, in Law 360
- Jonathan Cogan and Samuel Stern Dissect the Government’s Case in the Senator Menendez Bribery Trial
- DOJ Drops Remaining Charges Against Kobre & Kim Client Salomon Melgen Following Hung Jury and Partial Acquittal
- JV Disputes Lawyers Explore What Corporate Executives Need to Know Before Entering Into a Joint Venture
- Using Nonleading Questions On Cross-Examination: Our Trial Lawyers Explain in Law360
- Jonathan Cogan, John Couriel, and Robin Rathmell Share Techniques for Collecting Evidence in the U.S. and UK
- Jonathan Cogan, Tim Prudhoe, and John Couriel Explore How Oil and Gas Investors Can Protect Their Financial Interests in a Turbulent Market
- Jonathan Cogan Discusses Alternative Restructuring Solutions at the INSOL Bermuda One-Day Seminar
- Jonathan Cogan to Moderate ALIS LAW Panel Discussion Concerning Joint Venture Disputes
- MAXAM Settles Madoff-Related Dispute With Town of Fairfield
- Russian Litigants Can Still Access Critical Legal Tools in U.S. Courts
- Traders Should Stop Running from Risk in CFTC Investigations
- The Next Challenge For Independent Outside Counsel Performing Internal Investigations: Employees’ Personal Cell Phones
- Investors Should Be Mindful of New Aggressive South Korean Crypto Regulation and Enforcement
- Traders Can Stand Up to Investigations from Regulators and Exchanges
- Cross-Border Kobre & Kim Team Succeeds in Recovering Stolen Crypto Assets Worth Over US $400 Million
- Successfully Fighting a Spoofing or Market Manipulation Subpoena from the DOJ or the CFTC
- Crypto Parties Can Stand Up to Regulatory Overreach
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association, Member
- Federal Courts Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member
- Federal Bar Council, Member
- Second Circuit Courts Committee of the Federal Bar Council, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, February 2023)
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, January 2022)
- Panelist, “Employment Issues Facing Executives Arising Out of Government Investigations” (New York City Bar, September 2021)
- Panelist, “Standing Your Ground: Litigation Strategies for Commodities and Derivatives Enforcement Defense” (Chicago Bar Association Futures & Derivatives Law Committee Program, June 2021)
- Co-author, “Taking on the CFTC: Wash Trading in Uncharted Waters” (Traders Magazine, April 2021)
- Co-author, "Criminal Wire Fraud Charges Are Coming to Securities and Cryptocurrency Markets Near You" (Bloomberg Law, February 2021)
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, January 2021)
- Speaker, “Wealth Talk: Utilizing New York Courts for Cross-Border Joint Venture Disputes” (Family Wealth Report, December 2020)
- Co-author, “Self-Settled Spendthrifts, Illusions and Shams: When an Asset Protection Trust Affords No Protection” (New York Law Journal, January 2019)
- Panelist, “Public Corruption Trials in a Post-McDonnell World” (Federal Bar Council, New York, January 2019)
- Co-author, "Breaking the Rules: 3 Ways to 'Lead' a Direct Examination" (Law360, October 2018)
- Co-author, "Joint Ventures: Proceed with Caution" (CFO.com, October 2016)
- Co-author, "How To Use Nonleading Questions On Cross-Examination" (Law 360, September 2016)
- Co-author, "Getting Justice in International Joint Ventures" (Gas International, August 2015)
- Panelist, "Alternative Reinsurance — Alternative Restructuring Solutions" (INSOL Bermuda One Day Seminar, Hamilton, June 2015)
- Litigation Panelist, "Common Pitfalls in Joint Venture Agreements" (Americas Lodging Investment Summit Law Conference, Los Angeles, January 2015)
- Panelist, "Fraudulent Transfers and Unwinding Transactions" (International Association of Insurance Receivers’ Technical Development Series, Las Vegas, June 2013)
- Co-author, White Collar Crime Debtor-Creditor Fraud, 2009-2010 Ed. (Thomson West, 2009)
- Panelist, "Due Diligence of Investment Funds" (Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit, Connecticut, October 2009)
- Co-author, "Federal Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrines" (Practising Law Institute, March 2004)
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, JD, cum laude
(Journal of Labor and Employment Law, Editor; National Trial Team) - University of Wisconsin, BA
Accolades
- Chambers USA, Nationwide Derivatives: Enforcement, Band 1
- The Legal 500 United States, Dispute Resolution: Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense
- The Legal 500 United States, International Litigation
Engagements
News
- Kobre & Kim Secures Dismissal of SEC’s Suit Against Cumberland DRW LLC
- Chambers Global 2025 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Several Global Lawyers
- Chambers Global 2024 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Multiple Global Lawyers
- Kobre & Kim Co-Sponsors CFAAR Event on Crypto Investigation and Insolvency Challenges and Successes
- Jonathan Cogan Explores Lessons Learned from Recent White-Collar Trials on PLI Panel
- Kobre & Kim and Lawyers in Band 1 of Chambers USA Nationwide Rankings
- Jonathan Cogan Explores U.S. Enforcement Developments at ABA Meeting
- Jonathan Cogan Joins ABA Panel on U.S. Futures Enforcement Trends
- Jonathan Cogan on Employment Issues Facing Executives During Government Investigations in New York City Bar Panel
- Jonathan Cogan and Benjamin Sauter To Share Commodities and Derivatives Enforcement Defense Strategies at Chicago Bar Association Event
- Benjamin Sauter, Jonathan Cogan and Lydia Halpern on Standing Up to the CFTC’s Wash Trading Theories in Traders Magazine
- Court Grants Brady Motion for Kobre & Kim Client in Criminal Spoofing Case
- Kobre & Kim Lawyers in Bloomberg Law: New Wire Fraud Theory Targets Securities and Digital Currency Traders
- Jonathan Cogan Joins Panel on Defending Parallel Criminal and Civil Enforcement Actions
- Wealth Talk: Jonathan Cogan on Opportunities and Risks from Utilizing U.S. Courts in Joint Venture Disputes
- U.S. Federal Judge Sides with Kobre & Kim in Potentially Far-Reaching Spoofing Decision
- Kobre & Kim Hosts Virtual Panels on Ultra High Net Worth Litigation
- Kobre & Kim places in AmLaw’s “Litigators of the Week” after victory in DRW case
- Kobre & Kim Attorneys Pick Apart Offshore Asset Protection Trusts in the New York Law Journal
- Jonathan Cogan Examines Public Corruption Trials Post-McDonnell
- Kobre & Kim Break the Traditional “Rules” of Direct Examination, in Law 360
- Jonathan Cogan and Samuel Stern Dissect the Government’s Case in the Senator Menendez Bribery Trial
- DOJ Drops Remaining Charges Against Kobre & Kim Client Salomon Melgen Following Hung Jury and Partial Acquittal
- JV Disputes Lawyers Explore What Corporate Executives Need to Know Before Entering Into a Joint Venture
- Using Nonleading Questions On Cross-Examination: Our Trial Lawyers Explain in Law360
- Jonathan Cogan, John Couriel, and Robin Rathmell Share Techniques for Collecting Evidence in the U.S. and UK
- Jonathan Cogan, Tim Prudhoe, and John Couriel Explore How Oil and Gas Investors Can Protect Their Financial Interests in a Turbulent Market
- Jonathan Cogan Discusses Alternative Restructuring Solutions at the INSOL Bermuda One-Day Seminar
- Jonathan Cogan to Moderate ALIS LAW Panel Discussion Concerning Joint Venture Disputes
- MAXAM Settles Madoff-Related Dispute With Town of Fairfield
- Russian Litigants Can Still Access Critical Legal Tools in U.S. Courts
- Traders Should Stop Running from Risk in CFTC Investigations
- The Next Challenge For Independent Outside Counsel Performing Internal Investigations: Employees’ Personal Cell Phones
- Investors Should Be Mindful of New Aggressive South Korean Crypto Regulation and Enforcement
- Traders Can Stand Up to Investigations from Regulators and Exchanges
- Cross-Border Kobre & Kim Team Succeeds in Recovering Stolen Crypto Assets Worth Over US $400 Million
- Successfully Fighting a Spoofing or Market Manipulation Subpoena from the DOJ or the CFTC
- Crypto Parties Can Stand Up to Regulatory Overreach
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association, Member
- Federal Courts Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member
- Federal Bar Council, Member
- Second Circuit Courts Committee of the Federal Bar Council, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- New York City Bar Association, Member
Publications & Presentations
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, February 2023)
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, January 2022)
- Panelist, “Employment Issues Facing Executives Arising Out of Government Investigations” (New York City Bar, September 2021)
- Panelist, “Standing Your Ground: Litigation Strategies for Commodities and Derivatives Enforcement Defense” (Chicago Bar Association Futures & Derivatives Law Committee Program, June 2021)
- Co-author, “Taking on the CFTC: Wash Trading in Uncharted Waters” (Traders Magazine, April 2021)
- Co-author, "Criminal Wire Fraud Charges Are Coming to Securities and Cryptocurrency Markets Near You" (Bloomberg Law, February 2021)
- Panelist, “Enforcement Developments” (American Bar Association Derivatives & Futures Law Committee Virtual Winter Meeting, January 2021)
- Speaker, “Wealth Talk: Utilizing New York Courts for Cross-Border Joint Venture Disputes” (Family Wealth Report, December 2020)
- Co-author, “Self-Settled Spendthrifts, Illusions and Shams: When an Asset Protection Trust Affords No Protection” (New York Law Journal, January 2019)
- Panelist, “Public Corruption Trials in a Post-McDonnell World” (Federal Bar Council, New York, January 2019)
- Co-author, "Breaking the Rules: 3 Ways to 'Lead' a Direct Examination" (Law360, October 2018)
- Co-author, "Joint Ventures: Proceed with Caution" (CFO.com, October 2016)
- Co-author, "How To Use Nonleading Questions On Cross-Examination" (Law 360, September 2016)
- Co-author, "Getting Justice in International Joint Ventures" (Gas International, August 2015)
- Panelist, "Alternative Reinsurance — Alternative Restructuring Solutions" (INSOL Bermuda One Day Seminar, Hamilton, June 2015)
- Litigation Panelist, "Common Pitfalls in Joint Venture Agreements" (Americas Lodging Investment Summit Law Conference, Los Angeles, January 2015)
- Panelist, "Fraudulent Transfers and Unwinding Transactions" (International Association of Insurance Receivers’ Technical Development Series, Las Vegas, June 2013)
- Co-author, White Collar Crime Debtor-Creditor Fraud, 2009-2010 Ed. (Thomson West, 2009)
- Panelist, "Due Diligence of Investment Funds" (Hedge Fund General Counsel Summit, Connecticut, October 2009)
- Co-author, "Federal Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrines" (Practising Law Institute, March 2004)
"Provide[s] sharp and sound advice."
— The Legal 500 US
"Jon is an excellent lawyer... He is a very effective advocate and clients love him."
— Chambers USA