Background
Cohen, Bernard Barrie was born on January 30, 1944 in New York City. Son of Theodore and Helen Cohen.
Cohen, Bernard Barrie was born on January 30, 1944 in New York City. Son of Theodore and Helen Cohen.
Bachelor, Long Island U., 1963; Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1966; postdoctoral, New York University, 1967.
Law secretary to honorary justice, New York Civil Court, New York City, 1967-1973; associate, Santangelo, Santangelo & Cohen, New York City, 1972-1974; partner, Santangelo, Santangelo & Cohen, New York City, 1974-1983; managing partner, Santangelo & Cohen, New York City, since 1983. Counsel to senator minority leader New York State Senate, Albany, 1978-1980, oversight legislation committee, 1983-1985, administrative review committee, 1985-1987. General.counsel New York City District Council of Carpenters and Joiners of America, since 1992.
President and counsel Midtown Democratic Association, New York City, since 1966. Counsel New York State Joint Legislation Task Force on Racing Wagering and Breeding, 1975-1978. President, chairman of the board of trustees French Synagogue American, Manhattan, since 1982.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association.
Married Arlene Licht (deceased). Children; Stephanie, Jason, Dara.