Emily Cohen
About Emily Cohen
Emily Cohen is the Senior Counsel for Government and Commercial Transactions at National Instruments, specializing in regulatory compliance, commercial matters, and intellectual property rights.
Current Position at NI (National Instruments)
Emily Cohen serves as the Senior Counsel for Government and Commercial Transactions at National Instruments (NI). In this role, she provides industry-specific guidance and support for the Transportation Business Unit and Aerospace, Defense, and Government Business Unit. She designs and implements compliance programs and training regarding government contract regulatory requirements, including FAR & DFARS compliance, False Claims Act, procurement integrity, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI), information security, and subcontractor management. Additionally, Emily advises on general commercial matters relevant to technology companies selling hardware, software, and services.
Previous Roles at NI (National Instruments)
Before her current position, Emily Cohen worked at NI as Counsel for Government and Commercial Transactions from 2019 to 2021. During this period, she was based in Austin, Texas. Her responsibilities involved providing legal support and ensuring regulatory compliance in government and commercial transactions for the company.
Experience at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
From 2017 to 2019, Emily Cohen was employed at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. as Senior Staff Counsel in Newport News, Virginia. In this role, she managed complex legal matters and provided strategic legal advice. The experience further honed her expertise in handling sensitive government contracts, bolstered by her Level Secret Security Clearance.
Early Career at Kaufman & Canoles
Emily Cohen started her legal career at Kaufman & Canoles, where she worked as an Associate Attorney from 2013 to 2017. Over four years, she developed foundational skills in various legal domains, specializing in intellectual property rights and software. She also provided strategic legal counsel and conducted internal investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Emily Cohen achieved her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from William & Mary Law School, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management from Babson College, having studied there from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her current role, combining expertise in business management with comprehensive legal training.