Overview
Dave Coogan advises public and private clients in data privacy and cybersecurity litigation and investigatory matters. As a former military prosecutor who has tried cases before a jury, he has litigation experience that provides clients with an important perspective during internal investigations and in responding to privacy and cybersecurity regulators.
Mr. Coogan has helped clients from a variety of different industries with sensitive internal investigations including life sciences, technology, healthcare, and education companies. He conducted an internal investigation into a multinational information technology company’s supply chain. He has helped public traded companies respond to SEC investigations related to their cybersecurity practices.
Mr. Coogan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
He has counseled clients on privacy and data protection regulatory compliance, including compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and state privacy laws. Additionally, he helps clients design and implement privacy and information security programs.
Prior to joining Paul Hastings, Mr. Coogan served as a prosecutor and intelligence officer in the United States Marine Corps. As a prosecutor, he was assigned to the Marine Corps Complex Trial Team and prosecuted high profile and special victims cases. He continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Recognitions
- Selected by The Best Lawyers in America as "One to Watch" for commercial litigation (2021, 2023)
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Michigan State University, B.A., 2007
news
- Paul Hastings Advises Oakley Capital on Sale of Ocean Technologies Group to Lloyd’s Register - September 3rd, 2024
- Paul Hastings Advised Marubeni Corporation on Strategic Investment in Wheels, Partnering with Apollo Funds - July 29th, 2024
- Paul Hastings Advises Hanwha in Acquisition of Philly Shipyard - June 24th, 2024
- Paul Hastings Advised H.I.G. Growth Partners in Acquisition of Mobile Health Consumer - June 18th, 2024
- Paul Hastings Advised H.I.G. Capital in its Acquisition of Segers - April 11th, 2024
- Paul Hastings Advised H.I.G. Capital in Acquisition of Penhall Company - December 22nd, 2023
- Paul Hastings Advised Wynnchurch Capital in the Sale of Midland Industries - September 5th, 2023
- Paul Hastings Advised Barnes & Noble Education in Sale of DSS Segment - June 1st, 2023
- Paul Hastings Advised SD Biosensor and SJL Partners in Acquisition of Meridian Bioscience - February 6th, 2023
- Paul Hastings Advised Clarion Capital in Majority Stake Acquisition of Vin Di Bona Productions - January 20th, 2023
insights
- New Comprehensive US State Privacy Laws Are Coming – Is Your Company Ready? - October 5th, 2022
- Data Privacy and Cybersecurity New Laws and Regulations Report - October 3rd, 2022
- As Talks of Cyberattacks Related to the Ukraine Conflict Intensify, Companies Should Take Steps to Prepare - February 11th, 2022
- SEC Reportedly Opens Investigation and Offers Possible Amnesty for SolarWinds Victims - June 23rd, 2021
Engagement & Publications
- Panelist, Veterans Career Fair, "Career Advice for Military Lawyers with More than Ten Years of Experience" (June 17, 2022)
- Moderator, International Association of Privacy Professionals, "Pennsylvania: The next state consumer privacy law?" (September 29, 2022)
- Presenter, International Law Institute, "State Actors, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity" (August 1, 2022)
- Presenter, International Law Institute, "Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Investigation and Enforcement in a U.S. Context" (August 8, 2022)
- Moderator, International Association of Privacy Professionals, "Privacy Litigation and Regulatory Developments in Pennsylvania" (May 5, 2022)
- Published in Duquesne Law Review
Involvement
- IAPP KnowledgeNet Co-Chair