Jeffrey I. Cohen obtained his BA in Political Science from McGill University in 1981, and his JD from the Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto in 1984. He was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1986. Currently, he is the Managing Partner at Torkin Manes LLP, a full-service law firm from Toronto, which is ranked among the top 10 firms in the Ontario region, and a member of the firm’s Business Law and Corporate Finance Groups.
Mr. Cohen specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions of businesses, and public and private financings, thereby bringing to bear significant experience on a wide variety of business transactions and financings. While maintaining an active role in the practice of law, Mr. Cohen has led the ongoing development, growth, and success of Torkin Manes as its Managing Partner and sits on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board of several companies to which Torkin Manes provides legal services. He is a member of the Canadian and American Bar Associations.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Cohen is deeply involved in the Jewish community of Toronto. He serves as a member of the Board of Governors of UJA Federation of Toronto and is the former Treasurer and member of its Board of Directors.
Since 2015, Mr. Cohen serves as the Chairman of Weizmann Canada, and since 2017 he is a member of the Institute’s International Board.