Leonard N. Cohen

Background

Cohen, Leonard N. was born on December 22, 1920 in New York City. Son of Ralph and Lillian (Saline) Cohen.

Education

Bachelor in Social Sciences, City College of New York, 1942. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1949.

Career

Law secretary New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1955—1960. Acting supreme court justice, since 1980. General counsel, deputy commissioner New York City Department Marine & Aviation, 1961—1965.

Deputy president Borough Manhattan, New York City, 1965—1972. Judge Civil Court City New York, acting supreme court justice, since 1973. West side district leader New York County Democratic Committee, 1953—1967.

Served with United States Army, 1943-1945.

Achievements

• Leonard N. Cohen has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Columbia Law School Alumni Association (director since 1988), New York State Bar Association, American Judicature Society, New York County Lawyers Association, Association Bar City New York.

Connections

Married Patricia Hatry Cohen, June 1955 (divorced 1961).

Father:

Ralph Cohen

Mother:

Lillian (Saline) Cohen

Spouse:

Patricia Hatry Cohen