John Cohen

John Cohen is of counsel in the Cleveland, Ohio, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., where he maintains a national OSHA practice, providing strategic advice on compliance with workplace safety and health regulations under federal law and state plans. In addition to his OSHA practice, John represents employers in a broad range of employment litigation matters. His practice emphasizes risk management and proactive problem-solving.

Having served as an attorney with both the federal government and the State of California, John offers valuable insight into compliance and enforcement, providing practical guidance to help employers manage risks and positioning employers for strong outcomes in enforcement actions or litigation. John represents employers in court, administrative proceedings, and enforcement actions—including OSHA agency inspections and citation appeals—as well as claims involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

John devotes time out of the office as serving on the board member of APSI Ohio, a nonprofit organization that provides guardianship services for adults with developmental disabilities. A national chess master, you can often find John frequenting chess clubs and helping teach kids and other beginners to think strategically and enjoy the game.