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Offit Kurman Strengthens National Healthcare Platform with Addition of Michael H. Cohen

July 20, 2026
Offit Kurman Strengthens National Healthcare Platform with Addition of Michael H. Cohen

Am Law 200 law firm Offit Kurman is pleased to announce the addition of Michael H. Cohen as Affiliated Counsel in the firm's Business Law and Transactions and Healthcare practice groups.  Michael is a member of the California Bar and his addition further strengthens Offit Kurman's healthcare-focused capabilities and expands the firm's reach in California's dynamic healthcare and life sciences markets.

For more than four decades, Michael H. Cohen has advised healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, and organizations on navigating complex regulatory frameworks, structuring compliant business models, and managing legal risk in an evolving healthcare environment. His practice encompasses healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, healthcare technology, data privacy and security, telemedicine, FDA and FTC matters, and emerging healthcare delivery models.

“Michael exemplifies the caliber of attorney we seek as we continue growing our national platform,” said Ted Offit, chairman of Offit Kurman. “His blend of regulatory, transactional, academic, and dispute-resolution experience provides tremendous value to healthcare clients facing increasingly complex legal and operational challenges. We are excited to welcome him to the firm.”

In addition to his legal practice, Michael has held faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where he developed policies and procedures related to integrative medicine and led interdisciplinary research initiatives. He has authored multiple books and more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and legal publications and has lectured extensively throughout the United States and internationally.

“Healthcare remains one of the most heavily regulated and rapidly changing industries in the country,” said Tim Lynch, President of Offit Kurman. “Michael brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge, a national reputation in healthcare law, and decades of experience helping clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges. His addition strengthens our ability to serve healthcare organizations, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country.”

“Offit Kurman's entrepreneurial culture and national platform make it an ideal fit for my practice and clients,” said Michael H. Cohen. “I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the firm and helping healthcare providers, innovators, and organizations address their most pressing regulatory, compliance, and business challenges.”

Licensed in New York, Massachusetts, California, Washington, D.C., and Nevada, Michael advises clients nationwide on a broad range of healthcare and life sciences matters. His multidisciplinary background includes legal, business, public health, and academic experience, enabling him to provide strategic counsel at the intersection of healthcare innovation, regulation, and business growth.

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About Offit Kurman   

Offit Kurman is a full-service Am Law 200 firm with more than 300 attorneys providing comprehensive legal counsel across 30+ practice areas. Since its founding in 1987, the firm has served dynamic businesses, individuals, and families—helping them maximize business value and protect personal wealth through innovative, entrepreneurial legal solutions. The firm is distinguished by the quality, breadth and global reach of its legal services and a unique operational structure that encourages a culture of collaboration.    

For more information, visit https://www.offitkurman.com.  

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