Hallie Cohen

Transactional attorney with experience drafting commercial and IP agreements, conducting due diligence, and advising on regulatory compliance. Adept at supporting corporate transactions and protecting intellectual property for high-profile clients in fashion, retail, and luxury industries. Skilled in contract negotiation and risk mitigation.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) New York, NY

Legal Advocate – Volunteer Attorney October 2024 – Present

• Provides pro bono legal support and advice to artists and art organizations, focusing on intellectual property protection, contract drafting, as well as corporate formation.
• Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda addressing copyright, trademark, and licensing issues.
• Facilitates client workshops and consulting sessions simplifying legal concepts, while providing practical solutions to emerging artists and a broad range of creative businesses.

Litigation Staff Attorney September 2022 – December 2023

• Supported settlement negotiations, drafting key contractual provisions in high-stakes securities and consumer fraud cases.
• Spearheaded in-depth pre-trial discovery, including the review and analysis of 100,000+ documents.
• Collaborated with teams on trial preparation, ensuring compliance and diminishing risk for institutional investor clients.
• Performed extensive research analyzing complex legal issues related to consumer protection, corporate governance, and securities litigation issues.

Intellectual Property Intern August 2019 – December 2019

• Drafted cease-and-desist letters, settlement agreements, and affidavits for intellectual property enforcement.
• Researched counterfeit activities, supported litigation efforts, and safeguarded global iconic LVMH brands.

Summer Law Clerk May 2019 – August 2019

· Conducted corporate filings and contract due diligence for clients in intellectual property and e-commerce industries.

· Diligently drafted motions and memoranda for disputes involving trademarks, privacy laws, and real estate matters.

Tapestry, Inc. New York, NY

Legal Intern January 2019 – May 2019

· Prepared and reviewed product licensing agreements and responded to USPTO office actions.

· Investigated counterfeit claims, supporting brand protection efforts and strengthening company’s global IP portfolio.

The Fashion Law Practicum, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law New York, NY

Client Counselor January 2019 – May 2019

· Advised startup fashion business and prepared memoranda on entity formation, contract drafting, and IP protection.

· Assessed risk and addressed client-specific legal issues, fostering growth and minimizing liabilities.

Michael Kors (USA), Inc. New York, NY

Legal Intern August 2018 – December 2018

· Negotiated and drafted inter-company policy agreements concerning licensing, advertising, and creative rights.

· Researched subscription laws and corporate social responsibility, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Supreme Court, Civil Branch, First Department New York, NY

Judicial Intern to The Honorable Martin Shulman, Presiding Justice, Appellate Term May 2018 – August 2018

Certified Information Privacy Professional US (CIPP/US) Expected Completion: March 2025

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law New York, NY

Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property & Information Law May 2020

Honors: Dean’s Merit Scholarship; Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 37 Staff Editor

Activities: Professor Barbara Kolsun - FAME Center, Student Assistant; Fashion Law Society, Co-President

Relevant Coursework: Intensive Transactional Lawyering Program; Trademark Law; Copyright Law; Fashion Law

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language & Literature May 2017