Anne Cohen, Associate
acohen@smithfreed.com

Professional Experience

During law school, Anne worked as an extern for the Honorable Henry C. Breithaupt, Oregon Tax Court. As a third-year law student, Anne externed full time for the Honorable Ann Aiken, District Court of the State of Oregon. She also represented clients through the school’s small business and civil clinics. Upon graduation, Anne clerked in Lane County Circuit Court for the Honorable Lyle C. Velure. Anne specializes in Construction Defect law.

Significant Representations

• Experience representing general contractors, developers and subcontractors in the defense of construction defect claims.
• Skilled at briefing complex legal issues in dispositive motions.

Education

University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 2005
New York University, Completed M.A. Course Work in History
Brooklyn College, City University of New York, B.A., History with minor in Psychology, 1991

Professional/Community Involvement

• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Multnomah County Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Women Lawyers
• Member, National Association of Women In Construction

Anne also enjoys rock climbing, yoga, reading and spending time with her husband and cats.