Cooley Recruits Ex-Treasury Official for National Security Group

Oct. 3, 2025, 3:54 PM UTC

Cooley LLP hired Brian Nelson as a partner in its global litigation department in Washington, DC, where he will lead its national security practice, the firm announced today.

Nelson joins from the US Department of Treasury, where he served as Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. He will advise clients on national security compliance and investigations, including economic sanctions, CFIUS and export controls, as well as compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regulations, the firm said.

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