Christopher Cohen
Secretary s Representative @Illinois Secretary of State
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WORK HISTORY
Secretary s Representative @Illinois Secretary of State
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
BA, Government
University of Michigan Law School
JD, Law
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER COHEN
An experienced, sophisticated counsel having actively practiced in two states. He presides as a hearing officer, Administrative Law Judge, neutral & arbitrator. Mr. Cohen has served as a city, county, township, state & federal official; was elected twice to the Chicago City Council, appointed to State office by Republican & Democratic Governors and by a Democratic Mayor. He also served as Regional Director of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Public service has been in legislative, judicial & executive functions. Private sector activity includes 13 years as a partner in a 130-attorney Chicago firm, first as a health care lawyer, then as chair of the Government Regulation Department. Work on local & national campaigns included participation in state & national party conventions & development of relationships with numerous officials of both political parties. Agencies that were part of the US Department of Health, Education & Welfare/Dept. of Health & Human Services at which Mr. Cohen served as manager/administrator – Midwest Regional Director – included Medicare, Medicaid, Public Health Service & Food & Drug Administration. EXPERIENCE VALUE Mr. Cohen successfully solves problems in large organizations including governments that require legislative changes or that respond to public affairs solutions. He caused legislation & administrative rules to be passed & adopted for those he represented. • Managed budget, personnel, travel, public & congressional affairs for agency. • Elected twice to represent urban residents. • Negotiated & drafted employment & independent contractor health provider agreements. Practice Areas : • Municipal & Election law • Healthcare, Employment, Contract Law • Government Relations, Lobbyist • Criminal Defense Litigator • Large Agency Manager, Administrator • Media Relations, Crisis Management • Real Estate Tax/Assessment Reduction Law • University Graduate Student Teacher • Court System Arbitrator • Administrative Law Judge • State Appellate Official • Land Use/Zoning Law
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