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Provided by Stephen Cohen
STEPHEN COHEN is the global practice leader of the Regulatory and Enforcement group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. As a former senior leader in the Enforcement Division of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clients seek him out for advice on a comprehensive range of government and internal investigations, enforcement-related litigation, whistleblower complaints, cyber breaches and regulatory and compliance issues, including those seeking to strengthen corporate governance and compliance programs.
Since joining Sidley in 2017, Steve has developed a track record for guiding his clients through their most difficult matters and achieving exceptional results. Steve leads Sidley’s global Securities Enforcement and Regulatory practice, which received the 2019 Chambers USA Award for Financial Services Regulation. He is ranked by Chambers USA for Nationwide Securities: Regulation: Enforcement (2020–2023), where he is lauded for his “incredible expertise” and is described as a “sharp and powerful lawyer who is very bright, methodical and detail-orientated” (2023).
Provided by Chambers
Stephen Cohen has wide-reaching capabilities in regulatory enforcement. He is highly effective in representing asset managers and public companies before the SEC in disclosure and reporting matters, as well as in FCPA issues.
Provided by Chambers
"Stephen is an outstanding lawyer and is highly commercially aware."
"He is responsive and has strong relationships with attorneys at all levels of the SEC."
"Stephen is an expert in this area and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"His experience and acumen is always on-point."
"Stephen is an outstanding lawyer and is highly commercially aware."
"He is responsive and has strong relationships with attorneys at all levels of the SEC."
"Stephen is an expert in this area and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"His experience and acumen is always on-point."
