Saralyn Cohen

Saralyn Cohen

Pro Bono Counsel

Email

scohen@aoshearman.com

Phone

+1 212 848 8772

Offices

New York

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Saralyn oversees A&O Shearman's pro bono program globally and provides pro bono legal service to low-income individuals and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the firm she practiced in thoroughbred racing law, reinsurance law and litigation.

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations Association of Pro Bono Counsel, Founder and Member of Emeritus Council New York State Bar Association Pro Bono Coordinators Network, Co-Chair Federal Bar Council, Pro Bono and Public Service Committee

Awards

  • inMotion Commitment to Justice Award
  • Legal Aid Society's Outstanding Pro Bono Coordinator Award
  • New York State Bar Association's President's Pro Bono Service Award
  • Sanctuary for Families' Abely Pro Bono Achievement Award
  • Sirius Foundation Public Service Award
  • New York State Bar Association Empire State Counsel 2008-2014
  • MFY Legal Services, Inc. 2006 Partner in Justice Award

Qualifications

Admissions

New York

Courts

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Academic

Brooklyn Law School J.D. Siena College B.A. in English, magna cum laude
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.