Episode Details

Summary

In this episode of the Jabot podcast, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Sandra Cohen, co-managing partner 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

00:34 - Why Sandra Cohen pursued law.

02:55 - Transition from Big Law to personal practice.

05:07 - The elusive work of corporate lawyers.

06:34 - Complexities of executive compensation.

08:39 - Navigating tax and ERISA specializations.

10:59 - Founding a boutique law firm.

13:09 - Teaming up with small/boutique firms.

16:19 - The importance of smart hiring.

18:58 - Networking as making friends, not just connections.

22:14 - Promoting a law firm's unique strengths.

Episode Resources

• Sandra W. Cohen — Cohen & Buckmann, P.C. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandracohenesq/

Keywords

• Jabot podcast

• Kathryn Rubino

• Sandra Cohen

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• executive compensation

• employee benefits

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• ERISA

• M&A transactions

• tax lawyers

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• legal talent

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