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HOWARD W. COHEN
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  Education

Legal
University of Michigan Law School
J.D., May 1985
 
California Bar Admission, December 1985
 
College
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Biology, 1979
   Dean's List
   College of Letters and Science Honors Program
   Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, published in Phytochemistry


Activities

Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association Fair Judicial Election
   Practices Committee
Los Angeles Superior Court Volunteer Judge Pro Tem

Experience

April 2005 – Present
Cohen & Lord, A Professional Corporation

Business litigation - emphasis in construction, insurance coverage, unfair competition and general commercial disputes
 
February 1992 – March 2005
October 1985 – July 1991
Foley & Lardner

Emphasis in business torts, contract disputes, fraud, unfair competition, trade secrets, insurance coverage disputes and bad faith, employment, managed health and healthcare payment programs and commercial real estate
 
January 1992 – January 2001
Eco-Cities Council, Los Angeles, California
Volunteer Director

Administered and coordinated activities of non-profit organization of urban planning and design professionals dedicated to promoting sustainable development of Southern California
 
May 1980 – June 1982
Shell Development Company, Modesto, California
Laboratory Technician

Researched, designed and conducted plant biochemistry experiments; developed oral and written presentations
 
September 1977 – September 1978
UCLA Orientation Program, Los Angeles, California
Student Director

Managed the program, allocated funds and coordinated and scheduled interdepartmental and faculty activities; interviewed, hired and trained counselors

 
 
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