Samantha Cohn, Esq.

About The Lecturer

A native of Hampton Roads, Samantha attended Old Dominion University, located in  Norfolk, Virginia, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in History as a graduate with distinction. She then attended the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, obtaining her Juris Doctor with a focus on litigation. She is licensed in Virginia and is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth and some Federal jurisdictions.

During her law school tenure, she was a gold-level member of the Pro Bono Honors Society as well as the Director of the Inter-American Center for Human Rights. She has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth since 2015. She is certified to represent clients throughout the state of Virginia at all judicial levels as well as the United States District Court  Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. During her years in practice, Mrs. Cohn has conducted over one thousand trials, giving her the opportunity to polish her skills and hone her expertise to maximize her clients’ recovery.

Samantha lives in Richmond, Virginia, although she represented clients not only throughout the Commonwealth but also all over the country. When not in the courtroom, Samantha spends time with her husband chasing after her three boys. She also enjoys travel, golf, and yoga when she can find the time.

Memberships:

• National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 2023 and 2024 
• National Trial Lawyers Top 25 National Women Trial Attorneys  
• National Trial Lawyers Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers  
• National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Under 40 Virginia  
• Marquis Who’s Who Professional Women 2025

Education

J.D., focus on litigation, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center

B.A., (History) with distinction, Old Dominion University