Aaron Cooper Joins BSA | The Software Alliance as VP, Strategic Policy Initiatives

Aaron Cooper, speaking at the IAM patent policy event in Washington, DC, November 17, 2015.

Aaron Cooper, speaking at IAM patent policy event in Washington, DC, November 17, 2015.

The Software Alliance recently announced Aaron Cooper will join BSA on February 22nd as Vice President, Strategic Policy Initiatives. In this central role, Cooper will lead BSA’s policy priorities and strategy.

“Aaron is a respected voice in technology and legal circles. His talent, proven track record of leadership, and deep knowledge of the industry’s policy issues will drive to the next level BSA’s well-established leadership in advocating for clear policies and legal frameworks, that foster innovation and creative enterprise,” noted Victoria Espinel, president and CEO of BSA | The Software Alliance.

“The global software industry is the biggest driver in technology’s rapid evolution,” Espinel added. “The strategic savvy and comprehensive expertise Aaron adds to our team will ensure the contributions of the software industry to our economy and everyday life are fully realized in the US and around the world.”

Cooper will contribute to the advancement of BSA members’ key policy priorities, including privacy, trade, intellectual property, encryption, and data sharing across borders.

Prior to joining BSA, Cooper was Of Counsel at Covington & Burling, focused on intellectual property, privacy, communications and antitrust law. He has also served as Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property and Antitrust to Chairman Leahy on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and as Counsel for the Office of Senator Paul Sarbanes. He is a graduate of Princeton University and received his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law.

 

About BSA

BSA | The Software Alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry before governments and in the international marketplace. Its members are among the world’s most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and operations in more than 60 countries, BSA pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.

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