Atty. Wendy E. Cohen
Wendy Cohen, managing partner of Katten's New York office and co-chair of the Investment Management and Funds group, understands the business realities and challenges of the competitive world of asset management. For three decades, asset managers have turned to her to navigate the minefield of regulation that governs the structuring and operation of private investment funds.
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Wendy E. Cohen is an attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Katten. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Wendy Cohen, managing partner of Katten's New York office and co-chair of the Investment Management and Funds group, understands the business realities and challenges of the competitive world of asset management
- For three decades, asset managers have turned to her to navigate the minefield of regulation that governs the structuring and operation of private investment funds
- From the largest and most established hedge funds to innovative players with alternative strategies, clients rely on Wendy to handle all legal issues that touch their businesses
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