In this episode of the Jabot podcast, I chat with Sandra Cohen, managing partner and co-founder at Cohen & Buckmann. Sandra shares her journey from HR to law, specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits. Discover the challenges and rewards of running a boutique law firm and gain insights into the niche legal field of ERISA. It’s a must-listen for those curious about dynamic law careers and the evolving landscape of boutique legal practices!
Episode Highlights
- Why Sandra Cohen pursued law.
- Transition from Biglaw to personal practice.
- The elusive work of corporate lawyers.
- Complexities of executive compensation.
- Navigating tax and ERISA specializations.
- Founding a boutique law firm.
- Teaming up with small/boutique firms.
- The importance of smart hiring.
- Networking as making friends, not just connections.
- Promoting a law firm’s unique strengths.
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The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @[email protected].