Steve Cohen, JD
Board Member
Steve Cohen is the global practice leader of the Regulatory and Enforcement group at Sidley, where he also leads the firm’s Securities Enforcement and Regulatory practice and serves on its Executive Committee. A former senior leader in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Steve spent 12 years in the SEC’s Enforcement Division, most recently as Associate Director, overseeing high-profile domestic and international investigations involving corporate governance, financial reporting, market abuse, and compliance failures.
Widely sought out by boards, audit and special committees, and senior executives, Steve advises and supports organizations navigating complex investigations, regulatory challenges, whistleblower matters, cyber incidents, and crisis situations. He also co-chairs Sidley’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response team, where he regularly guides leadership through sensitive and high-stakes moments. Steve is nationally recognized for his expertise in securities enforcement and regulation, consistently ranked by Chambers USA, and is a recipient of the SEC’s Distinguished Service Award, the agency’s highest honor.
