Abigail Cooper
About Abigail Cooper
Abigail Cooper is an attorney specializing in the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has a diverse background in law, having worked in various legal roles including positions at Meta and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Current Role at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Abigail Cooper serves as an Attorney in the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the agency's efforts in regulating and enforcing laws related to digital assets and cybersecurity. Her role involves legal analysis, compliance, and enforcement actions in the rapidly evolving field of cryptocurrency.
Previous Experience at Meta
Prior to her current role, Abigail Cooper worked as a Legal Secondee at Meta in 2020. During her 11-month tenure in Menlo Park, California, she gained experience in technology law and corporate governance, focusing on legal issues pertinent to social media and digital platforms.
Legal Career at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Abigail Cooper spent six years at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she held the position of Associate in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice from 2017 to 2023. Her responsibilities included advising clients on compliance matters and representing them in investigations. She also completed a two-month Summer Associate program at the firm in 2016.
Educational Background
Abigail Cooper has a comprehensive educational background in law and history. She earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Smith College, which she completed from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she briefly studied History and English at the University of Oxford in 2010.
Early Career and Clerkship
Abigail Cooper began her legal career as a Law Clerk in the Civil Rights Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office in 2016. This role lasted for one month and provided her with foundational experience in civil rights law. She also worked as a Paralegal at Morelli Ratner PC from 2011 to 2013, where she gained practical legal skills.