Background
Cohen, Steve was born on May 24, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Morris David and Genevieve Cohen.
representative State Legislator
Cohen, Steve was born on May 24, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Morris David and Genevieve Cohen.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1971. Juris Doctor, University Memphis, 1973.
Legal advisor Memphis Police Department, 1975-1978. Commissioner Shelby County Board Commissioners, 1978-1980. Member District 30 Tennessee State Senate, 1983—2007, deputy speaker, 2000—2007.
Member United States Congress from 9th Tennessee district, since 2007. Interim judge Shelby County General Sessions Court, 1980. Member Shelby County Charter Commission, 1984.
Member executive committee National Conference State Legislatures, 1998—2005.
Board trustees Memphis College Art, 1988—2002. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2008, American Council Young Political Leaders United States of America/Japan Study Mission, 1986. Vice president Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977.
Chairman Shelby County Legislation Delaware, 1988—1990. Member of Memphis Bar Association.