About Us
Liat Cohen, Esq.
Liat Cohen has been practicing law in the Los Angeles Area for over 30 years. Liat is a graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, 1993, and is an active member of the California State Bar.
Liat grew up in the San Fernando Valley graduating with high honors from Chatsworth High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.
Liat worked in-house for Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. from 2008 through 2012. Liat was Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for two years, subsequently being promoted to Senior Vice President Business Affairs & Litigation at Lions Gate. During her time at Lions Gate, Liat obtained an enormous amount of hands on experience in all matters related to contracts production and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, home video, Video on Demand, Internet streaming, marketing and promotional aspects of the entertainment industry. Liat handled the nitty gritty operational details of a large publicly traded corporation, represented and worked with “A” List talent, and solved both legal and business issues.
Liat has a reputation for being both personable and efficient in her Law Practice. Liat represents individuals and companies with legal problems. She represents both employers and employees on labor and business issues.
Liat Cohen maintains a number of strategic business relationships and is admired and respected by fellow attorneys. She is a powerful negotiator and is fluent in both English and Hebrew.
Professional Affiliations
Women’s Professional Forum, Present.
Israeli Business Network Los Angeles, Present.
Women’s International Zionist Organization, Board Member, Present.
Los Angeles Superior Court Teen Court Program Proctor, 2017 to 2019.
Fernando Award Foundation, Member Board of Directors, 2007-2008.
Encino Chamber of Commerce, President 2003
Encino Chamber of Commerce, Member Board of Directors 2000-2010. President-Elect 2002, Immediate Past-President 2004.
United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley Member Board of Directors 2004-2006. Assistant Secretary, 2004; Assistant Chief Financial Officer, 2005; Chief Financial Officer 2006
West Valley L.A.P.D. Boosters, Member Board of Directors, 2007-2009.
Winnetka Foundation, Member Board of Directors, 2008.
2004-2007.
San Fernando Valley Symphony Member Board of Directors and Of Counsel, 2004-2007.
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley Member Board of Directors, 2004-2005.
Rotary Club of Greater Van Nuys, District 5280 of Rotary International, Affiliate.
Honors and Awards
Speaker on Estate Planning, importance of guardianship and special needs trust as well as preparation for the future. April 2017.
Speaker at Practicing Law Institute Technology and Entertainment Convergence 2012: Hot Business and Legal Issues in “Technotainment”, September 2012.
Director of the Year,
February 2006.
United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley Small Business Award, June 2002.
President, 2003.
Board Member of the Year, 2000.
Membership (Past & Current)
California State Bar
Los Angeles County Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
National Employment Lawyers Association, LEFTJAW (local chapter of NELA)
Governing Committee of 888 Refer Law
Consumer Attorneys Association of California
Volunteer Consultation – The Western Law Center on Disability Rights
Gallery
ENCINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
INSTALLATION OF PRESIDENT LIAT COHEN, 2003
ENCINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
INSTALLATION 2004
ENCINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PAST PRESIDENTS
TASTE OF ENCINO, 2002
CONGRESSMAN BRAD SHERMAN, LIAT COHEN,
AND THE STIEGLERS