Etahn M. Cohen
Of Counsel, Attorney at Levenfeld Pearlstein
American Bar AssociationIllinois State Bar AssociationChicago Bar AssociationEli and Bessie Cohen Camps of Massachusetts, Inc, Chair of Board of Directors. Various CommitteesWorks with sellers
About
Etahn M. Cohen has significant experience guiding clients through purchases and sales of distressed assets. As Of Counsel at Levenfeld Pearlstein, he represents sellers and handles mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. His clients include entrepreneurs, closely-held businesses, and middle-market companies. He also handles commercial transactions and negotiations. He earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago, graduating cum laude with Order of the Coif honors. Before joining Levenfeld Pearlstein, he practiced as a partner at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. He also acts as outside general counsel, advising clients on corporate and financing matters.
Who is a good fit for Etahn M. Cohen
- Sellers pursuing transactions involving distressed assets.
- Owners of closely-held and middle-market businesses considering mergers or divestitures.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Chicago, J.D.
- Harvard University, Ph.D.
- Yale University, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Recognition
- Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers 2013-2017, 2026
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional