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Carrie H. Cohen serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law while maintaining an active litigation practice as a Partner at Morrison & Foerster specializing in White Collar Defense. Her distinguished career spans federal and state prosecution roles including Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York and Chief of the Public Integrity Unit at the New York State Attorney General's Office.
Her expertise encompasses high-stakes criminal and civil litigation with emphasis on public corruption, securities fraud, regulatory enforcement, and complex investigations involving federal/state agencies. Notable cases include prosecuting Sheldon Silver (former NY Assembly Speaker) and Alan Hevesi (former NY Comptroller), alongside multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme trials.
Key recognition includes:
- Louis J. Lefkowitz Memorial Award for outstanding service
Ms. Cohen holds significant bar leadership positions including past Vice President of the New York City Bar, former Chair of the NY State Bar Association's Federal & Commercial Litigation Section, and current service on the NY Federal-State Judicial Council Advisory Group. She actively advances women in law globally through the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, spearheading professional development programs for Latin American women attorneys.
