Adam Cohen Named OCC Chief Counsel — 2025-07-30

WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced Adam Cohen as Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief Counsel. “Adam’s unparalleled background in banking law and regulation, together with his depth of hands-on experience working on financial services matters as a regulator, in-house general counsel, and external advisor bring tremendous value to the OCC,” said Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould. “Adding a seasoned professional of Adam’s caliber to the OCC’s executive committee strengthens the agency’s efforts to ensure a safe and sound federal banking system, improve bank supervision and regulation, embrace innovation, and promote fair access to financial services.” In this role, Mr. Cohen will oversee the agency’s Law Department, providing legal analyses and advisory services on bank supervision, enforcement, administrative, litigation, and licensing actions. He also will advise on policy and operations initiatives within the OCC, on an interagency basis, and with the Administration. Mr.