Joshua Cook Email and Phone Number
CHIEF COUNSELLORI partner with business leaders to understand their goals and manage the risks that stand in the way. With 19 years of experience, including 12 years as in-house counsel at a multinational, multibillion-dollar financial services firm, I navigate complex and high-stakes legal issues with ease. I am quick, adaptable, insightful, and eager to learn, grow, and help everyone around me be their best. I earn the trust of regulators, C-suite executives, and Boards by leveraging my diverse and extensive background to enhance communication and achieve a shared vision of success. Where I Add Great Value Finding solutions and getting to ‘yes’ Making complicated concepts accessible Leading in crisis Enhancing corporate governanceSignature Strengths Decisiveness Sound practical and ethical judgment Strong executive presence Negotiation and conflict resolutionHighlights Commanded dozens of critical and high priority cybersecurity and privacy incidents Wrote and executed new global cybersecurity policies and playbooks Implemented and matured comprehensive compliance programs Led a cross-functional team of 12 in a multi-year, multi-regulator investigationAdmitted to Massachusetts BarPublications & Presentations Brace for Impact: AI & Cybersecurity with Josh Cook, podcast, AI Risk Reward (May 22, 2024) Essential Cybersecurity Practices with Josh Cook, podcast, Demystifying Money (Apr. 22, 2024) Trends in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, live presentation, Boston Inn of Court (Nov. 2023) LEFT OF BOOM – IN-HOUSE COUNSEL’S ROLE, Cyber Security Review (2023), https://incident-response.thecybersecurityreview.com/cxoinsight/left-of-boominhouse-counsels-role--nwid-904.html JOSHUA COOK STAYS ONE STEP AHEAD, Profile Magazine (2022),https://profilemagazine.com/2022/joshua-cook-john-hancock/ SALES TO SENIORS, Forward Magazine (Oct. 2015) GENERATING INVESTMENT INCOME, BUT AT WHAT PRICE? STRUCTURED SECURITIES PRODUCTS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO, Experience Magazine, vol. 21, no. 3 (ABA 2011) AUCTION RATE SECURITIES – THE EROSION OF CUSTOMER TRUST IN INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, Burns & Levinson Focus (Fall 2008) FALLOUT FROM SUBPRIME CRISIS WON'T BE LIMITED, Providence Business News (June 24, 2008) THE SUBPRIME CRISIS: HOW DOES IT IMPACT YOU?, Burns & Levinson Focus (Spring 2008) COMMERCIAL OR POLITICAL? KASKY AND THE ABRIDGEMENT OF FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA, 5 U.C. Davis Bus. L.J. 7 (2004)
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Cybersecurity And Privacy Consultant And FounderLeft Of Boom ConsultingMedway, Ma, Us
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Of CounselThe Wagner Law Group Nov 2024 - PresentBoston, Ma, Us -
Cybersecurity & Privacy Consultant/FounderLeft Of Boom Consulting Jun 2023 - Present Develop and implement cybersecurity and privacy programs Mitigate incident risk through strategic planning, policy and playbook development, tabletop exercises, and employee training Coach audit and regulatory exam response Guide internal and external communications and regulatory notifications
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Chief Counsel - Us Privacy, Cybersecurity & Intellectual PropertyJohn Hancock Jun 2018 - May 2023Boston, Ma, Us Launched in-house cyber counsel office for multibillion dollar global enterprise providing financial advice, insurance, wealth management, and retirement services in 20+ countries Supervised US Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Anti-Fraud teams Advised C-suite and Board of regulatory concerns and noteworthy incidents Drove interactions with federal and state agencies and self-regulatory bodies Implemented processes and trainings relating to CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, GLBA, NYDFS, and SEC regulations Facilitated establishment and maintenance of anti-fraud fusion center Wrote and oversaw implementation of global brand abuse playbook Guided global crypto policy and innovative blockchain projects Authored strategic guidance for US cyber/privacy regulatory risk and compliance efforts Commanded cyber/privacy/fraud incident response, investigation, remediation, including regulatory and third-party notification requirements and inquiries Coached improvements to data loss prevention and remediation teams Designed and implemented training modules and tabletop exercises Managed US Intellectual Property Office, handling pre-clearance, registration, and infringement litigation for 500+ trademarks and patents and 2000+ domains Increased efficiency of IP Office by 80% through automation and prioritization Negotiated amendment to Boston Marathon sponsorship agreement during COVID Reduced outside counsel spend by 25% for privacy, cybersecurity, anti-fraud, and intellectual property -
Avp & Senior Counsel - Broker-Dealer Practice GroupJohn Hancock May 2011 - Jun 2018Boston, Ma, Us Influenced advisor/customer relationships in retail broker-dealer business with 2000+ registered representatives Supported two wholesale broker-dealers with distribution of private placements, mutual funds, and variable insurance products As general counsel of small, acquired broker-dealer, guided its merger into parent firm Oversaw regulatory inquiries and filings Facilitated mergers, acquisitions, and sale of broker-dealers Advised US insurance and securities businesses on sales and marketing initiatives Incorporated proactive awareness of regulatory landscape into business advice Developed holistic strategy and managed multidisciplinary team responding to 25 subpoenas from multiple state and federal regulators while producing more than 1.5 million documents and resolving more than 130 customer complaints relating to a single matter resulting in 95% customer retention Championed interactions with state, federal, and SRO regulators Successfully resolved more than 150 customer complaints and 25 arbitrations/litigations Initiated policy changes and designed trainings on topics including TCPA, sales to seniors, and cybersecurity
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Member, Board Of DirectorsNew England Broker/Dealer & Investment Adviser Association Jan 2012 - Aug 2019 Organized program selection and membership development of non-profit consisting of approximately 75 securities industry legal and compliance professionals Guided organizational strategic vision Presented as subject matter expert on topics including cyber security, fraud, and incident response
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AttorneyBurns & Levinson Llp Apr 2007 - May 2011Boston, Ma, Us Successfully prosecuted securities and fraud claims on behalf of 200+ investors nationwide in arbitration, mediation, and litigation Counseled broker-dealers in defense of customer complaints, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters Secured $7,000,000 of investor funds misappropriated by a fraudulent forex company, forcing the company into involuntary bankruptcy after a trial contested by the Swiss Federal Banking Commission Won dismissal of all claims against a broker-dealer after an arbitration arising from customer complaints of unsuitability relating to CMOs -
AttorneyMichaels & Ward, Llp Sep 2004 - Apr 2007 Within securities litigation and arbitration practice, assessed cases, developed strategy, executed discovery, prepared witnesses, drafted pleadings and motions, argued pre-trial hearings, negotiated settlements, and supervised paralegals and other staff Published more than 35 case summaries in the Securities Litigation Commentator
Joshua Cook Education Details
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University Of Richmond School Of LawLaw -
Boston CollegePhilosophy
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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Boston College
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Boston College
Frequently Asked Questions about Joshua Cook
What company does Joshua Cook work for?
Joshua Cook works for Left Of Boom Consulting
What is Joshua Cook's role at the current company?
Joshua Cook's current role is Cybersecurity and Privacy Consultant and Founder.
What schools did Joshua Cook attend?
Joshua Cook attended University Of Richmond School Of Law, Boston College, Choate Rosemary Hall, Boston College, Boston College.
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