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

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