Background
Cohen, Lawrence Gene was born on May 5, 1946 in Newark. Son of Herman and Bernice Cohen.
Cohen, Lawrence Gene was born on May 5, 1946 in Newark. Son of Herman and Bernice Cohen.
Bachelor of Arts in History, Beloit College, 1968; Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1973.
Partner, Kirlin, Campbell & Keating, New York City, 1973-1980;
maritime counsel, Exxon Corporation, New York City, 1980-1988;
general counsel, Esso Sekiyu KK, Tokyo, 1988-1992;
general counsel, Asia Exxon International, 1992-1995;
director, Mezzullo & McCandlish, Professional Corporation, Richmond, Virginia, 1995-1997;
partner, Vandeventer, Black LLP, Norfolk, Virginia, since 1998. Board directors International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation. Member of faculty Pacific Admiralty Seminar, San Francisco, 1983.
Adjunct Professor law Washington and Lee University, since 1998.
Member American Bar Association, Maritime Law Association (vice-chairman Marine Ecology committee 1984-1988), City Bar of New York.
Married Kathleen Mary Ritter, January 11, 1977. Children: Jennifer, Courtenay.