Big Law Corporate Training, Entrepreneurial Mindset
Joel Cohen is a seasoned corporate attorney whose practice spans the full lifecycle of business — from formation and fundraising through growth, transactions, and exit. A graduate of Duke Law School, Joel spent years as a corporate and M&A associate at Skadden in New York, developing client services skills and experience with corporate governance, deal structure, and complex commercial transactions.
He then built his own practice advising founders, growth companies, creatives, and private funds — who need rigorous counsel but prefer a smaller cost stack. Joel is also the founder of TalksOnLaw, a legal education and media platform used by leading banks, companies, and consultancies nationally.
Joel is passionate about the use of AI in the legal profession. He guest lectures on the subject at Columbia Law School and hosts the industry podcasts AI Lawyer and New Law Order, sponsored by Yale Law School. He puts that fluency to work delivering more effective, responsive, and forward-looking counsel for clients navigating an increasingly technology-driven business landscape.