University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Ohio; 2000, Kentucky; 6th Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; Eastern District of Kentucky; Southern District of Ohio
ISLN:
901511896
Areas of Practice (9)
Antitrust
Securities - Litigation
FCPA and International Anti-Corruption
Corporate Compliance & White Collar Criminal Defense
Administrative Law/Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Litigation
Criminal Law
Securities Fraud
Peer Reviews
4.8/5.0(3 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.8/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.8/5.0
Judgment
4.8/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Of Counsel
on 06/02/14
in White Collar Criminal Defense
I have known Mr. Kohnen for years. He is alawyer of the highest skill, knowlwdge level and ethical behavior.
I have known Mr. Kohnen for years. He is alawyer of the highest skill, knowlwdge level and ethical behavior.
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