Atty. David r. "Dave" Coogan
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.
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David r. "Dave" Coogan is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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