Chaim (Howard) Cohen

36 Laurel Hill Terrace Apt. 6E New York, NY 10033 (201) 421-6145 ChaimYCohen@gmail.com
Education Fordham University, School of Law, NEW YORK, NY Juris Doctor, Evening Program, Expected May 2015 GPA: 3.59 HONORS: Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law Merit Scholarship Deans List, 2012-2013 Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School of Education, NEW YORK, NY Master of Science, Jewish Education, Expected May 2014 GPA: 4.0 Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, NEW YORK, NY Ordination, Expected May 2014 Yeshiva College, NEW YORK, NY Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, magna cum laude, May 2011 GPA: 3.76 HONORS: Wilf Distinguished Scholar Deans List, All Semesters Rose Rachel and Lewis Siegel Memorial Award in Talmud Yeshivat Shaalvim, SHAALVIM, ISRAEL 2006-2008 Relevant Experience NCSY The Jerusalem Journey, ISRAEL July 2010 & July 2011 Assistant Bus Director Managed a staff of 8 counselors Assisted the educational director in researching and crafting informal, as well as frontal educational programming for 40 high school students Consulted with and aided counselors about implementation of curriculum Coordinated logistics with parents, campers, security and travel agents both before and during the summer NCSY, PORTLAND, OR June 2009-May 2011 Advisor Mentored over 15 high school students weekly in person, via phone, and social media Guided exploration of personal development and connection to Judaism

Counterpoint: Israel, Yerucham, Israel August 2009 Leadership Fellow Mentored underprivileged teenagers in an urban area, and taught English as a second language Attended intensive seminars on socio-political and economic history of Southern Israel Other Experience MartketCounsel, ENGLEWOOD, NJ June-July 2013 Legal Intern Researched and prepared memos on various issues surrounding Registered Investment Adviser compliance Drafted Form ADV Parts 1 and 2, Disclosure Brochures and Compliance Manuals for clients Researched and helped draft deficiency response letters for clients to the SEC and state securities regulators Observed and commented on client consultation calls Hon. Eric I. Prus, BROOKLYN, NY July 2012 Intern Researched resolution of bankruptcy with regard to agreed to, but not implemented, divorce settlements Discussed findings and observations with judge, court attorney and law clerks Observed conferences, motions, full trials and pre-trial negotiations The Commentator, Yeshiva College Newspaper, NEW YORK, NY Layout Editor Handled layout responsibilities for newspaper Magen David Adom, JERUSALEM, ISRAEL First Responder Volunteered with Israeli ambulance crew Treated and transported ill and injured patients Helped maintain ambulance and medical supplies September 2009-May 2010

July 2008

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; SMART Notebook; WestlawNext legal research platform; Conversational in Hebrew

Interests Hiking; Military Technology; Trivia Games