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.
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Wendy E. Cohen at a Glance
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). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Wendy E. Cohen's practice.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Wendy E. Cohen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Wendy E. Cohen maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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