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Cole R. Fox

Associate

Washington, DC

202.655.4152

cfox@pilieromazza.com

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Cole is an Associate in PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group, where his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, equity incentive arrangements, and general corporate counseling. He advises business owners and companies at every stage of growth, with particular emphasis on small to mid-sized businesses and clients in the government contracting sector.

His experience includes representing buyers and sellers in asset and equity transactions, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, and guiding clients through complex corporate structuring matters. Cole frequently assists government contractors with regulatory issues unique to the federal marketplace, including due diligence, novations, foreign ownership and control considerations, and post-transaction integration.

In addition to his transactional work, Cole counsels boards and management teams on governance best practices, corporate formalities, and strategic planning. He is recognized for his practical, detail-oriented approach and his ability to translate legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Beyond his legal practice, Cole enjoys exploring the DC restaurant scene, playing soccer, and going on long walks with his dog, Rumi.

Related Practice Areas

  • Business & Transactions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate & Organizational Governance
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Debt Financing
  • Fund Formation & Structuring
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital

Insights

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Articles

  • Required FOCI Submissions | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 3, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.29.26
  • Final Rule, U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Remain Exempt; Additional Exemptions | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 11, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.28.26
  • The Current Landscape | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 2, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.26
  • Understanding the Proposed Rule | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 1, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.18.26
  • Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 3: Derivative Actions, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.22.25
  • Interim Final Rule, U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Exempt From Reporting | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 10, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.08.25
  • Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 1: Entity Formation and Organization, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.21.25
  • Reporting Due March 21, 2025, No Penalties for Not Reporting (For Now) | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 9, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.10.25
  • Supreme Court Weighs In; Voluntary Reporting Remains | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 8, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.27.25
  • Reporting Requirements Stayed (Again), Voluntary Reporting Allowed | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 7, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.02.25
  • Reporting Requirements Back In Effect, Deadlines Looming | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 6, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.26.24
  • Voluntary Reporting | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 5, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.12.24
  • Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 4, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.04.24
  • Filing Extensions for Businesses Affected by 2024 Hurricanes | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 3, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.13.24
  • Exempt Status, Physical Office, Dissolved and Tribal Entities, and Beneficial Ownership Information | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 2, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.18.24

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Events

  • Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 04.22.25
  • Mergers & Acquisitions in Government Contracting: Novations and Recertification, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 12.10.24
  • Mergers & Acquisitions in Government Contracting: Novations and Recertification, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 03.20.24

Credentials

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Education

  • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2023, cum laude
  • University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A., 2019, cum laude

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
Bio Insights Credentials

Cole is an Associate in PilieroMazza’s Business & Transactions Group, where his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, equity incentive arrangements, and general corporate counseling. He advises business owners and companies at every stage of growth, with particular emphasis on small to mid-sized businesses and clients in the government contracting sector.

His experience includes representing buyers and sellers in asset and equity transactions, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, and guiding clients through complex corporate structuring matters. Cole frequently assists government contractors with regulatory issues unique to the federal marketplace, including due diligence, novations, foreign ownership and control considerations, and post-transaction integration.

In addition to his transactional work, Cole counsels boards and management teams on governance best practices, corporate formalities, and strategic planning. He is recognized for his practical, detail-oriented approach and his ability to translate legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Beyond his legal practice, Cole enjoys exploring the DC restaurant scene, playing soccer, and going on long walks with his dog, Rumi.

Related Practice Areas

  • Business & Transactions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate & Organizational Governance
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Debt Financing
  • Fund Formation & Structuring
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital

Articles

  • Required FOCI Submissions | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 3, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 09.29.26
  • Final Rule, U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Remain Exempt; Additional Exemptions | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 11, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.28.26
  • The Current Landscape | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 2, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 08.24.26
  • Understanding the Proposed Rule | The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 1, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.18.26
  • Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 3: Derivative Actions, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 05.22.25
  • Interim Final Rule, U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Exempt From Reporting | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 10, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 04.08.25
  • Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 1: Entity Formation and Organization, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 03.21.25
  • Reporting Due March 21, 2025, No Penalties for Not Reporting (For Now) | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 9, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 03.10.25
  • Supreme Court Weighs In; Voluntary Reporting Remains | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 8, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.27.25
  • Reporting Requirements Stayed (Again), Voluntary Reporting Allowed | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 7, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 01.02.25
  • Reporting Requirements Back In Effect, Deadlines Looming | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 6, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.26.24
  • Voluntary Reporting | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 5, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.12.24
  • Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 4, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 12.04.24
  • Filing Extensions for Businesses Affected by 2024 Hurricanes | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 3, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 11.13.24
  • Exempt Status, Physical Office, Dissolved and Tribal Entities, and Beneficial Ownership Information | Corporate Transparency Act, Part 2, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 10.18.24

View More View Less

Events

  • Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 04.22.25
  • Mergers & Acquisitions in Government Contracting: Novations and Recertification, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 12.10.24
  • Mergers & Acquisitions in Government Contracting: Novations and Recertification, Virginia APEX Accelerator Event, 03.20.24

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2023, cum laude
  • University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A., 2019, cum laude

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