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Cohen & Buckmann, P.C. The firm represents clients throughout North America and the world.

is a law firm that focuses on Executive Compensation, Pension & Benefits, Corporate Law, Investment Adviser Law, and Labor & Employment Law.

08/20/2026

We spotted a few familiar names in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

Congratulations to Sandra Cohen, Carol Buckmann, Gretchen Harders, Lauri London and Zahava Blumenthal, who were recognized for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in New York.

Sandra was also recognized for Employment Law – Individuals and Employment Law – Management.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the peer-review process. We’re grateful for your support and confidence.

View the firm’s rankings here: https://www.bestlawyers.com/search?q=Cohen+%26+Buckmann+PC&pre-rand=1&client-id=207947319.1783019918&search-kind=Firm&search-id=75816&sort=relevancy

08/19/2026

For our 10th anniversary, we’re distilling a decade of practice into 10 simple lessons.

Over the years, we’ve seen how much time and care employers put into designing benefit programs — and how often that effort gets lost if the plan isn’t communicated clearly.

Employee benefits aren’t just legal documents or compliance exercises. They’re promises. When participants understand how their benefits work and what they can rely on, trust grows. When they don’t, confusion and frustration follow, even in well-intentioned plans.

Lesson #6: Benefits work best when people understand them. The most effective benefit programs balance technical precision with plain-English communication.

The takeaway: Clarity isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s what turns good benefits into meaningful benefits.

08/11/2026

And just like that, we have one more reason to celebrate our 10th anniversary.

Being named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies means a great deal to us because Cohen & Buckmann’s growth has come from doing what we set out to do 10 years ago: We do work we love with people we like, while staying focused on the niche we know best.

Thank you to our clients, colleagues and friends for helping make this possible!

The 2026 Inc. 5000 list is available here: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2026

08/10/2026

As we celebrate 10 years of Cohen & Buckmann, we’re continuing to spotlight causes that matter deeply to our team and communities.

Today, we’re highlighting Long Island Cares, which combats hunger and food insecurity across Long Island by supporting nearly 400 member agencies.

Long Island Cares is especially meaningful to us because it’s a cause Carol Buckmann has supported for many years. Their work addresses a need that remains urgent for far too many families.

Here’s more information on how to get involved:
https://www.licares.org/

07/29/2026

What does it mean to be an “intelligent fiduciary”?

In a recent episode of Be More Than a Fiduciary, Carol Buckmann explores a theme that runs through her new book, The Intelligent Fiduciary: the gap between the significant responsibilities ERISA fiduciaries take on and the training available to help them carry out those duties.

With host Eric Dyson, Carol discussed the three qualities of an intelligent fiduciary, why good oversight requires more than checking a box and when outside expertise becomes essential.

The conversation also covers RFPs and service provider monitoring, prohibited transactions, Cunningham v. Cornell and emerging risks involving welfare benefit plans and pharmacy benefit arrangements.

Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carol-buckmann-the-intelligent-fiduciary/id1734315426?i=1000777861420

Learn more about The Intelligent Fiduciary: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB5TLJ4F?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_MTJMHJBRX346J10DR9X1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_MTJMHJBRX346J10DR9X1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apan_dp_MTJMHJBRX346J10DR9X1&bestFormat=true

07/27/2026

Congratulations to Carol Buckmann on the publication of her new book, “The Intelligent Fiduciary.”

The easy-to-understand guide helps employers, plan committees, HR and benefits professionals, executives, trustees and advisers understand what it means to be an ERISA fiduciary and how to do the job well.

Carol explains what fiduciaries need to know across the full range of issues they may face, from investments and service providers to cybersecurity, AI, audits and litigation.

Just as importantly, the book shows readers how to make thoughtful decisions, keep a clear record of their process and reduce risk for both the plan and its participants: https://shorturl.at/wvM3Y

07/22/2026

Employees are central to a business's value, so when companies are bought, sold or combined, benefits issues require careful analysis of both the deal and its impact on the workforce.

Partner Victoria Zerjav joined Letitia S. Silas on Conn Maciel Carey’s Terms & Conditions podcast to discuss employee benefits in M&A transactions, including why each deal requires its own analysis and how to evaluate benefits considerations in context.

As Victoria explained, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The right analysis depends on the transaction, the business and the people whose work helps drive the company’s success.

Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personnel-matters-employers-should-consider-in-merger/id1786403058?i=1000776797762

07/21/2026

Nine attorney faces. Five states. One Zoom screen. Zero airport delays.

Cohen & Buckmann attorneys logged in from Texas, Florida, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey for a virtual retreat focused on swapping ideas, learning from each other and finding even better ways to serve our clients.

The Wi-Fi held, the ideas flowed, and we had plenty of reasons to feel good about the work ahead.

07/08/2026

Austin Light and Sherrone Torres have been promoted to counsel. As Cohen & Buckmann marks its 10th anniversary, Austin and Sherrone are part of the team helping shape the firm’s next decade. Please join us in congratulating them!

“Austin and Sherrone are trusted by clients not just because of their fluency with technical rules but also because of their personal connection to each client, counseling on the business and personal considerations behind the decisions they face,” co-founder and managing partner Sandra Cohen said. “We’re excited to recognize their contributions with these promotions."

Austin advises employers, executives, high-net-worth individuals, management teams, and startup founders on executive compensation, estate planning strategy and M&A.

Sherrone advises employers, private equity sponsors and C-suite executives on compensation and benefits arrangements, compliance matters, employment transitions and the benefits issues that arise in corporate transactions.

06/30/2026

As part of our 10th anniversary, Cohen & Buckmann is highlighting 10 years of service and the organizations, communities and causes that reflect our values.

We’re proud to be part of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) for many reasons. One of those reasons is NAMWOLF’s Month of Service, which features volunteer and community service activities led by its law firm members across the country.

Victoria Zerjav joined fellow members last week to assemble 398 necessity bags for The Bowery Mission, which supports New Yorkers facing homelessness and poverty. We’re grateful for these opportunities to serve together, and to d’Arcambal Quesada Malyk Peters & Creed for hosting.

To learn more about The Bowery Mission, visit its website: https://www.bowery.org/.

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