- Counsel to numerous financial institutions and other organizations on Dodd-Frank legislation and regulatory implementation.
- Outside Counsel to Coalition of Private Investment Companies in connection with congressional testimony, legislation, and SEC rulemaking.
- Outside counsel to the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting in connection with legislative and SEC rulemaking matters.
The Best Lawyers in America 2006-2012 for Government Relations and Securities Regulation
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2011-2012 for Government Relations
Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2007-2011 for Securities & Corporate Finance and Government Relations
- JD, University of Florida College of Law, 1973
- BS, University of Florida, 1970
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Maryland
- "STOCK Act Expands Insider Trading Liability Communicating with Government Officials Carries New Risks" (PDF: 435 kB) Apr 2012
- "Office of Government Ethics Proposes New Restrictions on Gifts from Registered Lobbyists and Lobbying Organizations" (PDF: 347 kB) Oct 2011
Member, Executive Council, Securities Law Committee, Federal Bar Association
Member, Law Center Association Board of Trustees, University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin School of Law
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Legislative and Public Policy
Martha Cochran is a partner in the firm's Legislative and Public Policy practice group, focusing on the representation of financial institutions, and asset managers before Congress and federal regulatory agencies. She has represented numerous public corporations, financial institutions, broker-dealers, insurance companies, asset managers, private funds, accounting firms, trade associations, and individuals on legislative matters and in oversight investigations before the US Senate and House of Representatives. She also has represented numerous organizations in federal agency rulemakings, including rule proposals before the Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal financial agencies. Ms. Cochran also advises on government ethics, lobbying, and federal election law compliance, designs and counsels clients on the implementation of compliance programs; and represents clients before the Federal Election Commission.
Ms. Cochran served as Chief Counsel and Staff Director of the US Senate Subcommittee on Securities of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs (1989-1994) and was Senator Christopher Dodd's Legislative Director and Senior Domestic Policy Adviser (1987-1989). She also served as Senior Finance Counsel to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance of the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee (1981-1987). While working for Congress, Ms. Cochran directed legislative activities on a wide range of securities and banking issues, and directed and participated in the development of many legislative proposals that became public laws. Ms. Cochran also served as an attorney and special counsel in the Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission (1975-1981).
Legislative and Public Policy Representative Matters
- Counsel to numerous financial institutions and other organizations on Dodd-Frank legislation and regulatory implementation.
- Outside counsel to Coalition of Private Investment Companies in connection with congressional testimony, legislation, and SEC rulemaking.
- Outside counsel to the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting in connection with legislative and SEC rulemaking matters.
- Government affairs compliance counsel to a number of significant government contractors and corporations.
Public Policy and Legislative
- Counsel to numerous financial institutions and other organizations on Dodd-Frank legislation and regulatory implementation.
- Outside Counsel to Coalition of Private Investment Companies in connection with congressional testimony, legislation, and SEC rulemaking.
- Outside counsel to the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting in connection with legislative and SEC rulemaking matters.
- Government affairs compliance counsel to a number of significant government contractors and corporations.
Congressional Investigations
- Represented a pharmaceutical manufacturer in congressional investigations and hearings into Medicaid pricing.
- Represented a senior investment banker in congressional hearings on alleged financial fraud by the banker’s public company client.
- Represented a public company in connection with a congressional investigation of tax shelters.
The Best Lawyers in America 2006-2012 for Government Relations and Securities Regulation
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2011-2012 for Government Relations
Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2007-2011 for Securities & Corporate Finance and Government Relations
Washington, DC Super Lawyers 2012 for Securities & Corporate Finance
Professional Activity
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Member, Executive Council, Securities Law Committee, Federal Bar Association
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Member, Law Center Association Board of Trustees, University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin School of Law
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Board Member and Past President, Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni
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Former Chair, Subcommittee on SEC Administration, Budget and Legislation, Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities, American Bar Association
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Former Member, Legal Advisory Board National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) (1997-2001)
Martha L. Cochran and John N. Nassikas "Congressional Oversight Investigations: What to Expect and How to Respond in the 112th Congress" (PDF: 60 kB) BNA's Corporate Counsel Weekly Newsletter, 26 CCW 32, 26 Jan. (2011)
Ronald A. Schechter and Martha L. Cochran "Oh, the Scrutiny. Oh, the Rewards" (PDF: 170 kB) Legal Times 19 Feb. (2007)
Martha L. Cochran and Robert S. Litt "Congressional Oversight Investigations: What to Expect And How to Respond" (PDF: 159 kB) BNA's Corporate Counsel Weekly, Vol. 22, No. 4, 24 Jan. (2007)
Martha L. Cochran, Ronald A. Schechter and Robert S. Litt "Lobbying, Campaigning, and Other Political Activities Must be Addressed in Corporate Compliance Program" (PDF: 165 kB) BNA's Prevention of Corporate Liability, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 62-64, 15 May. (2006)
Martha L. Cochran, A. Patrick Doyle and John D. Hawke, Jr. "The Obama Administration and the New Congress: Outlook for Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives" (PDF: 136 kB) Arnold & Porter LLP, Financial Services Regulatory Roundtable, New York, NY, February 5, 2009
"STOCK Act Expands Insider Trading Liability Communicating with Government Officials Carries New Risks" (PDF: 435 kB) Apr 2012
"Office of Government Ethics Proposes New Restrictions on Gifts from Registered Lobbyists and Lobbying Organizations" (PDF: 347 kB) Oct 2011
"Draft Executive Order Suggests Possible New Federal "Pay-to-Play" Requirements for Government Contractors" (PDF: 645 kB) Apr 2011
"SEC and CFTC Propose Rules to Expand Reporting by Private Fund Advisers" (PDF: 313 kB) Mar 2011
"The Rulemakings Process Has Begun: The Dodd-Frank Act Requires More Than 180 Rulemakings" (PDF: 371 kB) Aug 2010
"Private Fund Provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act" (PDF: 690 kB) Jul 2010
"Are You Prepared? A Compendium of Advisories on the Dodd-Frank Act" (PDF: 10.10 MB) Jul 2010
"Congress Finalizes Landmark Financial Regulatory Reform Legislation" (PDF: 813 kB) Jul 2010
"Senate Passes Landmark Financial Regulatory Reform Bill" (PDF: 382 kB) May 2010
"First Circuit Rejects Attempt to Impose Rule 10b-5 Primary Liability for "Implied" Statements" (PDF: 288 kB) Mar 2010
"SEC Announces New Guidance For Cooperation with Investigations" (PDF: 256 kB) Jan 2010
"SEC Proposes Rules to Curtail Pay to Play Practices" (PDF: 275 kB) Aug 2009
"Proposal to Reform Financial Regulation Contemplates Significant Changes" (PDF: 247 kB) Jun 2009
"SEC Proposes and Seeks Comments on New Short Selling Regulations" (PDF: 291 kB) Apr 2009
"What's Coming for Financial Institutions, Issuers, and Market Participants?" (PDF: 329 kB) Mar 2009
"SEC Adopts Rules Governing Short Sales and Reporting of Short Sales and Short Positions" (PDF: 681 kB) Oct 2008
"How to Manage the Risks Associated with Political Activity" (PDF: 237 kB) Jul 2008