About Ian

Ian is chair of Cooley’s global litigation department, leading its strategic growth and recruiting. He also serves as partner in charge of the firm’s New York office. He represents individuals and companies in complex, hard-fought commercial disputes in state and federal courts throughout the US, and in arbitrations, in nearly every type of case. He is ranked for commercial litigation by Chambers, which describes him as a “talented commercial litigator across a range of civil disputes” who “particularly excels in representation of technology sector clients.” Chambers also describes him as “curious, nimble-minded, and [with] an exceptionally congenial manner, which masks a fierce, detail-oriented approach to his craft.”

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Experience

Admissions and credentials

  • New York

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Litigation: General Commercial – New York (2022 – 2025)

The Legal 500 US: General Commercial Disputes (2024 – 2025)

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Federal Bar Council

They [New York litigation team] are all very skilled lawyers.

Chambers USA

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