David L. Cohen
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David L. Cohen is a businessman, attorney, and political figure in Pennsylvania
. He is best known for being a close confidant of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
, and he is the executive vice president of Comcast Corporation.
In 1977, Cohen graduated from Swarthmore College
, where he triple majored in political science, history and economics, and in 1981 he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
, where reputedly he went by the nickname "Chief Justice Cohen," because of his legal intellect and work ethics. He served as Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell
from January 1992 to April 1997. He also was a partner in Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll
. In July 2002, he became Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation, dealing with corporate communications, government affairs, public affairs, corporate administration, and serving as senior counselor to the CEO.
The Pennsylvania Report
named him to the 2003 "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics, noting that "No one–in or out of government–is closer to Ed Rendell than Cohen. No major policy decision,
personnel, political or other decision will be made without his imprimatur or veto." In 2009, the Pennsylvania Report
named him to the "The Pennsylvania Report 100" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics, and called him "one Philadelphian that all statewide Dems should know." He was named to the PoliticsPA
"Power 50" list of politically influential individuals in 2002 and 2003. In 2010, Politics Magazine named him one of the "Top 10 Democrats" in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. He is best known for being a close confidant of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, and he is the executive vice president of Comcast Corporation.
In 1977, Cohen graduated from Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1,500 students. The college is located in the borough of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia....
, where he triple majored in political science, history and economics, and in 1981 he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of Pennsylvania Law School
The University of Pennsylvania Law School, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the law school of the University of Pennsylvania. A member of the Ivy League, it is among the oldest and most selective law schools in the nation. It is currently ranked 7th overall by U.S. News & World Report,...
, where reputedly he went by the nickname "Chief Justice Cohen," because of his legal intellect and work ethics. He served as Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell
Ed Rendell
Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell is an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Pennsylvania. Rendell, a member of the Democratic Party, was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002, and his term of office began January 21, 2003...
from January 1992 to April 1997. He also was a partner in Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll
Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll
Ballard Spahr LLP is a large American law firm. Established in 1885 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it has grown to become one of the city's largest firms.The firm employs more than 500 lawyers in 13 offices nationwide...
. In July 2002, he became Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation, dealing with corporate communications, government affairs, public affairs, corporate administration, and serving as senior counselor to the CEO.
The Pennsylvania Report
Pennsylvania Report
The Pennsylvania Report is an independent bi-weekly subscription-based political newspaper published in Pennsylvania. It is "widely read by the state's political junkies." It was founded in 1985 by David Buffington, a former public relations worker for the Pennsylvania Government.It provides...
named him to the 2003 "The Pennsylvania Report Power 75" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics, noting that "No one–in or out of government–is closer to Ed Rendell than Cohen. No major policy decision,
personnel, political or other decision will be made without his imprimatur or veto." In 2009, the Pennsylvania Report
Pennsylvania Report
The Pennsylvania Report is an independent bi-weekly subscription-based political newspaper published in Pennsylvania. It is "widely read by the state's political junkies." It was founded in 1985 by David Buffington, a former public relations worker for the Pennsylvania Government.It provides...
named him to the "The Pennsylvania Report 100" list of influential figures in Pennsylvania politics, and called him "one Philadelphian that all statewide Dems should know." He was named to the PoliticsPA
PoliticsPA
- Content :The website focuses on news aggregation, linking to major political news making headlines across the state. The editors write occasional features, like the weekly "Up & Down" scorecard and one-off lists like "Harrisburg's Smartest Staffer" and "Best Dressed Lobbyist" lists...
"Power 50" list of politically influential individuals in 2002 and 2003. In 2010, Politics Magazine named him one of the "Top 10 Democrats" in Pennsylvania.