Hila Cohen Joined Lowenstein Sandler as Partner
The veteran legal advisor has moved to the firm's venture funds launch group to support new fund formation.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Startups
Lowenstein Sandler announced on Monday that Hila Cohen has joined the firm as a partner. Cohen previously served at the law firm Morrison Foerster before her move to this new position in New York City.
Why it matters
Law firms are bolstering their venture capital and fund formation teams to navigate the increasingly complex regulatory and operational requirements of the startup ecosystem. This shift underscores a broader industry strategy to deepen expertise in specialized legal services for emerging venture funds.
Lowenstein Sandler has added a single partner to its venture funds launch group, a specialized unit that manages the legal architecture for new venture capital entities.
The players
Hila Cohen
A legal partner specializing in venture fund formation who recently transitioned from Morrison Foerster to Lowenstein Sandler.
Lowenstein Sandler
A law firm based in New York that maintains a dedicated practice group for launching and advising venture capital funds.
Morrison Foerster
A global law firm known for its representation of technology and life sciences companies where Cohen formerly served.
The details
As a partner in the venture funds launch group, Cohen will focus on the legal framework necessary for managing and deploying venture capital. This work involves constructing the limited partnership agreements and regulatory compliance structures required for new investment funds to operate within the U.S. legal system.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: The firm announced the hiring of Hila Cohen.
The Tech Race
Large law firms are increasingly competing to build dedicated venture fund launch groups to capture market share among early-stage capital allocators. This hiring aligns with a competitive push by major firms to become the primary legal infrastructure for emerging investment vehicles.
For startup founders and fund managers in New York, this transition expands the pool of available legal expertise for structuring new venture capital entities. Clients of Lowenstein Sandler will now have direct access to Cohen’s experience in the venture fund formation process.
The takeaway
This appointment highlights the continued importance of legal specialization in the venture capital market. Investors should monitor future fund launches from Lowenstein Sandler to observe how Cohen’s involvement shapes the firm's portfolio of fund structures.
Further reading
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