Michelle W Cohen
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Gaming & Licensing
Band 3
About
Provided by Michelle W Cohen
Practice Areas
iGaming Litigation | Agreements and Contracts | Licensing & Compliance | Data Privacy & Cyber Security | Advertising & Marketing
Michelle leads companies through the complex licensing process in all states where gaming activities have been legalized and provides guidance on jurisdictions where legalization may be imminent. She also regularly counsels clients on the requirements of federal and state laws applicable to internet gaming, sports betting, free-to-play and social gaming, and games of skill and chance.
Michelle represents clients before gaming authorities and state and federal consumer protection authorities, in private litigation (including consumer class action litigation) and in arbitration. Michelle helps clients launch nationwide promotions and prepares rules for sweepstakes, contests and giveaways. She also advises on necessary registration and bonding. She provides legal opinions for gaming operators to support the approvals of payment processors and social networks. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional- U.S., she brings her privacy expertise to guide gaming clients through the ever evolving landscape of state data protection laws and gaming-specific privacy laws and regulations. Michelle has deep experience counseling clients on legal and industry advertising and marketing requirements in the gaming industry and those applicable to all businesses, such as the Federal Trade Commission’s endorsement guidelines.
Career
Previous experience: Partner, Thompson Hine LLP; Associate/Counsel, Paul, Hastings
Professional Memberships
• Board of Directors and Member, Governance Committee, Aspire! Afterschool Learning (non-profit focused on language and literacy for underserved elementary school children)
• Member and Certified Information Privacy Professional (US) International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
• Past Member, Emory Law Alumni Board
• Global Gaming Women
• Federal Communications Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar
• New York State Bar Association
• Women’s Bar Association of DC
• Pro Bono Volunteer through the District of Columbia Bar
Languages Spoken
French
Publications
"The Definitive Guide to Online Gaming and Sports Betting in the U.S."
A regularly updated, comprehensive eBook covering the online gaming and sports betting industries in the United States from A-Z. Available for download here - https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/guide-to-online-gaming-and-betting-in-united-states/
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Admitted to Practice:
• District of Columbia
• New York
Education
Emory University School of Law, with distinction; Editor-in-Chief, Emory Law Journal, Fyr Scholar
J.D.
Brandeis University
B.A., magna cum laude
Awards
Elite Boutique Trailblazers. 2020
National Law Journal
D.C. Area's Top Rated Lawyers, 2022 and 2023
National Law Journal
Washington DC's Women Leaders in Law. 2013 and 2019 - 2023
Corporate Counsel and ALM
USA Nationwide Gaming & Licensing
Chambers USA
2024
Chambers Review
USA
Michelle Cohen is highlighted for her high-quality work for casino sweepstake clients and sports betting providers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michelle is a fantastic attorney with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge who provides clear and creative solutions to challenging issues."
"She is knowledgeable, responsive and switched on."
"Michelle is a fantastic attorney with an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge who provides clear and creative solutions to challenging issues."
"She is knowledgeable, responsive and switched on."