Jon S. Cohen
About Jon S. Cohen
Jon S. Cohen is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1983. Jon S. Cohen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: Snell & Wilmer LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1968 and Claremont McKenna College, B.A., graduated 1965
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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