Background
Cohen, Joel J. was born on February 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of David M. and Eva (Weinstein) Cohen.
Cohen, Joel J. was born on February 8, 1938 in New York City. Son of David M. and Eva (Weinstein) Cohen.
City College of the City University of New York (Bachelor of Business Administration). Harvard University (Juris Doctor).
Associate Davis, Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1963-1969, partner, 1969-1987. Managing director investment banking, co-head global mergers and acqusistions Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation, 1989-2000. Chairman board directors Chubb Corporation, Warren, New Jersey, 2002—2003.
Chairman, co-Chief Executive Officer Sagent Advisors Incorporated, New York York City, 2003—2009. Board directors Maersk Inc., Madison, New Jersey, Chubb Corporation, Warren, New Jersey, Borders Group Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan. General counsel Presidential Task Force on Market Mechanisms, 1987-1988.
Served with United States Army Reserve, 1962-1968. Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York.
Married Lillian Zeisel, June 30, 1963. Children: Peter, Andrew Daniel, Nancy Elizabeth.