Why Clients Choose Stephen Cohen

  • 40+ years of experience in commercial real estate law.
  • A deep understanding of the restaurant and retail industries.
  • A strategic, no-nonsense approach to negotiations.
  • Direct access to your attorney, start to finish.

 

Board Member, Upper West Side Cinema Center
Stephen Cohen serves on the Board of Directors of the Upper West Side Cinema Center, a visionary initiative dedicated to transforming the historic Metro Theater on Manhattan’s upper west side into a dynamic five-screen cinema, education center, and community hub. In this role, he supports the nonprofit’s goal of creating a cultural gathering space for immersive storytelling, film education, and neighborhood revitalization. Learn more about the Upper West Side Cinema Center and its board.

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Board Member, Red Hook Responds
Stephen Cohen also serves on the Board of Directors at Red Hook Responds, a compassionate nonprofit addressing food insecurity, emergency relief, local agriculture, and community resilience in Dutchess County, New York. In this capacity, he contributes strategic guidance and leadership to the organization’s volunteer-driven programs—such as Dinner Delivery, Local Food Exchange, backpack meal initiatives, grocery and pharmacy delivery, and neighborly outreach—that provide thousands of meals and essential support to local residents since 2020. Discover Red Hook Responds’ impactful work and board leadership.

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“Stephen Cohen treats my business as if it were his own. His insight and efficiency make him an invaluable legal partner.” — Cynthia Gerdes, Co-Founder, Hell’s Kitchen