Jay Cohen
About Jay Cohen
Jay Cohen is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Jay Cohen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Media Law
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: New York, NY
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