Michael D. Cohen (lawyer)
| Michael D. Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966/1967 (age 48–49) |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Alma mater | American University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Employer | The Trump Organization |
Michael D. Cohen is an American lawyer, best known for his work as an attorney for Donald Trump and The Trump Organization. He joined the Trump Organization after having been a partner at the Phillips Nizer law firm.[1]
Cohen is Executive Vice-President of the Trump Organization, a co-president of Trump Entertainment, and is involved in Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.[2] He is also a member of the board of the Eric Trump Foundation, a children's health charity named for Eric Trump.[1]
Personal life
Cohen grew up on Long Island[1] and graduated from American University.[2] He volunteered for the 1988 presidential campaign of Michael Dukakis,[1] was a legislative intern for Congressman Joe Moakley,[3] and voted for Barack Obama in 2008, though he later became disappointed with Obama.[1] He also ran for New York City Council in 2003 as a Republican and briefly campaigned for a seat in the New York State Senate in 2010.[2][3] Before joining the Trump Organization, he bought several homes in Trump buildings.[3] Cohen lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nathan-Kazis, Josh (20 July 2015). "Meet Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's Jewish Wingman". The Forward. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Michael D. Cohen". The Real Deal. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 Falcone, Michael (16 April 2011). "Donald Trump's Political 'Pit Bull': Meet Michael Cohen". ABC News. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
External links
- Profile from the Eric Trump Foundation
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