Dechert LLP

Litigation

Vincent H. Cohen, Jr., global managing partner and regional chair of the U.S. white collar practice, focuses his practice on high-stakes litigation on behalf of individuals and corporations. He is also a member of the firm’s policy committee, which consists of 14 elected partners who oversee management of the firm worldwide. As an experienced trial lawyer and investigator, he represents clients in sensitive government and internal investigations, government enforcement matters, and complex civil and criminal litigation on a domestic and international scale.

Mr. Cohen’s experience includes defending companies and individuals in investigations and prosecutions relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters, insider trading and market manipulation, fraud and anti-money laundering. He works together with clients to respond to domestic and cross-border investigations and proceedings in a coordinated fashion. As the former acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, he provides in-depth knowledge of global regulatory authorities and frequently represents clients before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as state attorneys general, state and local prosecutors, and other government and regulatory bodies. This level of expertise enables Mr. Cohen to navigate highly complex and sensitive matters. In addition, Mr. Cohen supports clients in managing investigations relating to cybersecurity breaches, working closely with government authorities to minimize exposure.

Member, Hispanic Bar Association; Member, National Association of Former US Attorneys; Member, National Bar Association; Member, National Black Prosecutor’s Association; Member, Washington Bar Association; Member, 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Syracuse University, B.A., 1992; Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1995