David Louis Cohen

Background

Cohen, David Louis was born on April 11, 1955 in New York City. Son of Arthur Stanley and Barbara (Cohen) Cohen.

Education

Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1977; Juris Doctor summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, 1981; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Drexel U., 1997.

Career

Press secretary, United States Republican James H. Scheuer, Washington, 1976; administrative assistant/chief of staff, United States Republican James H. Scheuer, Washington, 1977-1978; law clerk to Honorary Joseph S. Lord III, United States District Court, Philadelphia, 1981-1982; from associate to partner, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP., Philadelphia, 1982-1992; partner, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, since 1997; chairman, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, since 1998.

Achievements

• David Louis Cohen has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director communications Rendell for Mayor, Philadelphia, 1987, campaign manager, 1991. Chief of staff Honorary Edward G. Rendell, Mayor, Philadelphia, 1992-1997. Board dirs.Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, since 1994, Stratford Friends School, Philadelphia, since 1993, Regional Performing Arts Center, since 1997, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1993, first vice chair, 1997-1998, chair since 1998.

Board directors Independence Seaport Museum, since 1998. Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association (Philadelphia Bar medal 1997), Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (board directors), Philadelphia Bar Foundation (trustee since 1999).

Connections

Married Rhonda Resnick, August 14,1977. Children: Benjamin Jeffrey, Joshua Scott.

Father:

Arthur Stanley Cohen

Mother:

Barbara (Cohen) Cohen

Spouse:

Rhonda Resnick

child:

Joshua Scott Cohen

child:

Benjamin Jeffrey Cohen