Steven M. Cohen represents entrepreneurs, private equity investors, and venture capital funds. He advises clients in such industries as technology, life sciences, chemicals, consumer products, digital health, and fintech. Steve counsels mid-Atlantic region investors and emerging growth companies in a variety of business transaction including equity financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestitures, initial public offerings (IPOs), joint ventures, and international strategic partnerships. He is the former chair of the firm’s emerging companies and venture capital practice.
Steve helps develop and implement growth strategies, working with companies throughout their entire lifecycle.
Widely recognized on the East Coast for his knowledge and skill, Steve lectures frequently on planning profitable exit strategies, obtaining angel and venture capital financing for early-stage companies and business leadership.
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Listed, NJBIZ, People to Watch in Finance (2023)
Listed, ROI-NJ, ROI Influencers: Technology— Service Providers (2022)
Listed, Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Force for Change Leader (2021)
Member, Leaders League and Décideurs, Best Law Firms for Venture Capital Investment, US (Excellent) (2021)
Listed, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate, Notable Practitioner (2019–2023)
Band 1, Corporate/M&A, New Jersey, Chambers USA (2003–2024)
Leading Lawyer, M&A/corporate and commercial: Venture capital and emerging companies, The Legal 500 US (2021–2024)
Recommended, M&A/corporate and commercial: Venture capital and emerging companies, The Legal 500 US (2011–2020)
Recommended, Industry focus: Healthcare: life sciences, The Legal 500 US (2018)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Princeton (2017, 2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law: Princeton (2006–2025)
Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Princeton (2006–2025)
Chair, Meditation4Leadership, Inc.
Director, American Jewish Committee (AJC), Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey Chapter, Shalom Comay Fellow
NJ Tech Council Legend in Technology Award (2016)
AJC Learned Hand Award Recipient (2014)
AJC Civic Achievement Award Recipient (2010)
Articles Editor, NYU Law Review
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