With over 20 years of risk, compliance and investigations experience, Mr. Cook helps organizations, investors and counsel credibly address sensitive challenges at the intersection of technology, information, capital and national security. He brings expertise assessing, designing, implementing and overseeing compliance programs for companies under U.S. government mitigation agreements.

Mr. Cook has worked with clients across a range of industries, including aerospace and defense, financial services, technology, telecommunications, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, professional services, energy and utilities. His recent work has focused on helping global enterprises address risks and requirements associated with U.S. critical technologies through implementation of trustworthy, integrated compliance programs.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Cook was a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, where he built an industry-leading National Security, Trade & Technology practice. Previously, he served as Senior Counsel for two Fortune 50 global defense technology companies. As a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the federal district of New Jersey, Mr. Cook prosecuted complex crimes while serving as District Coordinator for Counterproliferation Initiatives and as the Anti-Money Laundering District Coordinator for the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force. Earlier, he was an attorney for Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Cook served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve as an Infantry Officer, Battalion Commander, Strategy Instructor, Chief of Staff and Inspector General. Currently, he is a Colonel assigned as a branch chief for a Mission Command Training Detachment, 78th Division. He has an active Top Secret security clearance.

Mr. Cook earned a bachelor’s degree in foreign service from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in international relations from Duke University and a J.D. from Duke University School of Law. He is fluent in English and German.