Harriet Newman Cohen

Harriet Newman Cohen is one of New York’s most distinguished divorce and family law attorneys and an influential leader of the profession. Cohen is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, a prestigious NYC boutique matrimonial law firm. A nationally recognized leading divorce lawyer, Cohen is a skilled trial lawyer, negotiator, and certified mediator who represents clients in complex high net-worth divorces, custody disputes, prenuptial agreements and all family law matters. Her clients have included public figures, celebrities, business leaders, and government officials, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, with the utmost integrity and acumen.

Throughout her career, Cohen has received numerous honors, including recognition among New York’s Top 50 Women Lawyers and Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers. She has maintained the highest AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was recognized in 2026 and 2023 by Crain’s New York Business as one of its “Notable Women in Law.”

Cohen has served as a President of the New York Women’s Bar Association and contributed to state commissions, bar associations, and legislative initiatives affecting family law, child advocacy and equitable distribution. She is the author of The Divorce Book for Men and Women and, more recently, the memoir "Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds," which chronicles her journey as a pioneer in changes to the equitable distribution laws and her role in shaping modern matrimonial law.

Known as a leader in the field for her wisdom, commitment to clients, integrity and deep empathy, Cohen is one of the most respected and influential figures in divorce and family law. She continues to practice “24/7” in her Times Square offices helping individuals and families navigate change with confidence, strength and dignity.