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Reuven Cohen admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers

October 2026

Reuven Cohen, a founding partner of Cohen Williams (CW), has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in the world. The induction ceremony took place before an audience of almost 1,000 during the College’s recent Annual Meeting in New York City.

 

Founded in 1950, the College is widely recognized as the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Fellowship is extended by invitation only, following a rigorous investigation process, to experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. Candidates must have at least 15 years of trial experience before consideration for fellowship.

 

Reuven is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes criminal and civil litigation across the United States. Over the past two decades, he has successfully tried scores of nationally significant cases to verdict in federal and state courtrooms across the country, often prevailing in adverse circumstances against the government or the world's largest law firms. This track record has earned him a reputation as go-to counsel for clients seeking to win the unwinnable case.

 

CW’s managing partner Marc Williams said, “This is a richly deserved honor for my longtime friend and colleague. In the course of my career, I have met few people who are as brilliant, hard-working, and well-respected as Reuven. He is truly the consummate trial lawyer and legal professional.”

 

Katy Erskine, partner and head of CW’s employment litigation practice, added, “Reuven is a lawyer unlike anyone else in my experience. I've known him for more than 20 years, and I am repeatedly humbled by his skill, his complete dedication to his clients, and his love of his craft. I'm so happy that his singular combination of talent, intelligence, and humanity is being celebrated with this honor.”