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 substantial experience representing hedge funds, private equity and 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. In addition, Mr. Cogan has extensive experience litigating shareholder, 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.
Updated Dec 2025
