Jessica Cohen
Associate Lawyer
Jessica graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2013 and was called to the Bar in 2014. Since 2014 she has been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law. She practices all areas of family law including issues relating to: divorce, custody and access, mobility and long distance parenting, child and spousal support, division of property, and child protection matters. She is currently completing her Mediation training to become a certified family mediator.
Prior to attending law school, Jessica obtained her master’s degree in psychology studying anxiety, conflict, and decision making. This has great application to her legal practice as it allows her to manage clients’ emotions and stressors to promote effective conflict resolution. Jessica is committed to her professional development. She has authored journal articles, blog posts, and has led a professional development seminar for mediators.
When Jessica is not practicing law she is busy taking care of her two young children and she loves exploring the city with them.
- Riverdale Mediation Training (2023)
- Completed Family Mediation Training, Screening for Power Imbalances incufing Intimate Partner Violence Training, Family Relations Training, and Advanced Family Mediations training
- Law Society of Ontario (2014)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member
- Child Protection Pane, Family Panel, Domestic Violence Panel, Legal Aid Ontario (2015 – present)
- Completed AFCC/LSUC Child Protection Intensive Training Program
- The Neuroscience of Conflict, St. Stephen’s Community House Conflict Resolution Training
- Led a professional development seminar for mediators
- 1-800-SKYPE-Me: Access and Child Support Disputes When Distance is an Issue
- Co-authored paper with the Honourable Justice A. Himel and the Honourable Justice D. Paulseth
- Published in Family Court Review, Vol 54(3) pp 456-476
- Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School (2013)
- Golden Key International Honoura Society, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Achieved grade point average in top 15% of law school class each year
- Master’s of Science, McMaster University (2010)
- Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour with thesis exploring the effects of anxiety on decision making
- Honours Bachelor of Science, McMaster University (2007)
- Golden Key International Honoura Society, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Achieved grade point average in top 15% of law school class each year