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An Inside Look At The Law Firm's Law Firm
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- The Jabot
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- Dec 22, 2025
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- 1619
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Summary
Summary In this episode of the Jabot podcast, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Sandra Cohen, co-managing partner at Cohen & Buckmann. Sandra shares her journey from HR to law, specializing in executive compensation and employee benefits. Discover the challenges and rewards of running a boutique law firm and gain insights into the niche legal field of ERISA. It's a must-listen for those curious about dynamic law careers and the evolving landscape of boutique legal practices!. Episode Highlights 00:34 - Why Sandra Cohen pursued law. 02:55 - Transition from Big Law to personal practice. 05:07 - The elusive work of corporate lawyers. 06:34 - Complexities of executive compensation. 08:39 - Navigating tax and ERISA specializations. 10:59 - Founding a boutique law firm. 13:09 - Teaming up with small/boutique firms. 16:19 - The importance of smart hiring. 18:58 - Networking as making friends, not just connections. 22:14 - Promoting a law firm's unique strengths. Episode Resources Sandra W. Cohen — Cohen & Buckmann, P.C. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandracohenesq/ Keywords Jabot podcast Kathryn Rubino Sandra Cohen Above the Law Cohen & Buckman legal industry law school human resources organizational psychology big law Wall Street firm co-managing partner executive compensation employee benefits corporate law transactional attorney ERISA M&A transactions tax lawyers litigators boutique law firm businesswoman mentoring networking elite boutique trend legal talent mentorship specialized practices law firm ecosystem