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Jordana Cohen

Associate at Akerman LLP

Miami Beach, Florida

Overview 

Jordana Cohen is an Associate at Akerman LLP in Miami Beach, Florida, with a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. She has a diverse background in legal, marketing, event planning, and fundraising roles, with experience in real estate, data analytics, and market research, among others. Highlights of her career include serving as an Event Director for Hope and Heroes & Pediatric Cancer Foundation and gaining experience in marketing and data analytics at mtheory LLC. Cohen's current role as an Associate at Akerman LLP showcases her legal expertise and versatile skill set in areas such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fund administration.

Work Experience 

  • Real Estate Associate

    2024 - Current

    Jordana Cohen is an associate in the transactional Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on representing traditional and non-traditional lenders in a variety of transactions including CRE warehouse/repo lending facilities, bank mezzanine, and bridge loan originations. She also represents developers and sellers in related development and redevelopment projects, construction, land use, and the operation of residential projects.

Akerman is a law firm that provides legal advocacy and guidance to industries as well as offers eDiscovery and pro bono services.

  • Consultant

    2020 - 2024

    Alpha Sigma Capital (ASC) is a US-based multi-strategy blockchain and crypto fund focused on top blockchain projects and the alt-coins that support them. ASC invests and trades in emerging growth projects, protocols, and ecosystems. Managing Partners and GPs include experienced crypto and Wall Street executives from companies such as Nasdaq, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, Guild Investment Group, NYSE, CME, CBOE, and Sungard. Responsibilities: - Researched and authored a technology, blockchain, and cryptocurrency industry report series, and provided investors and fund subscribers with weekly market updates. - Reviewed and edited legal transactional fintech documents (intellectual property agreements, corporate governance materials, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and stock purchase agreements) - Developed and pitched marketing initiatives, strengthening investor relations by organizing investor dinners, events, and networking gatherings during major technology conferences. - Published macro reports on blockchain and emerging technology trends, offering strategic insights to investors and stakeholders. https://alphasigma.fund/what-you-need-to-know-about/ https://jordanacohen.medium.com/

  • Foster Dog Program Director, and thereafter Coordinator, at Paws4You Rescue.

    2022 - 2024

    As the Foster Dog Director (and thereafter serving as Coordinator) for Paws4you Rescue's Foster Program, I played a key role in expanding outreach and strengthening our foster network. My responsibilities included: Program Expansion & Outreach: Grew community engagement and increased participation in the foster program. Application & Property Reviews: Evaluated foster applications, assessed properties, and reviewed condominium and HOA pet policies. Foster Matching & Coordination: Conducted interviews, facilitated meet-and-greets between potential fosters and dogs, facilitated the completion of foster-related legal forms, ensuring accuracy in applications, ID collection, and liability waivers, and managed foster placements. Medical & Logistical Coordination: Worked closely with the medical team to ensure each foster dog received proper care, coordinated vet appointments, and arranged medication delivery/pickup. Community Building & Support: Established an active foster parent community for experience-sharing and mentorship. Collaboration & Communication: Maintained ongoing communication with the shelter’s executive team and staff regarding foster dog status, performed regular check-ins with foster parents, and shared foster updates on social media and with the media team. Additional Program Development: Took on various initiatives to expand the program’s reach and impact. Through these efforts, I helped create a more connected and efficient foster program, ensuring that more dogs found loving temporary homes while awaiting permanent adoption.

  • Summer Associate

    2023 - 2023

Akerman is a law firm that provides legal advocacy and guidance to industries as well as offers eDiscovery and pro bono services.

  • Real Estate Intern

    2019 - 2019

    Participated in site visits; conducted relevant market research for development and distressed properties; attended investor meetings for new projects; shadowed and assisted the financial analyst with excel spreadsheet modeling, financial proformas, and equity waterfalls

  • Interactive Marketing Shadowing Experience

    2018 - 2018

    Observed initiation to completion of a full corporate marketing plan entailing creative production, account management, PR & media relations, and client management

Idea Hall is a marketing and advertising company specializing in marketing and public relations services.

  • Marketing & Data Analytics Intern

    2018 - 2018

    Analyzed artist performance data across a variety of platforms; Designed marketing plans for a music artist

mtheory gives managers and their artists a modern set of capabilities, allowing them to take more control of their careers.

  • Marketing Intern

    2017 - 2018

    Directed all social media & analyzed results; Communicated with patrons; Pitched marketing strategies

  • Production Intern

    2017 - 2017

    Assisted with the venue coordination and the production schedule; Interacted with clients

Madison House Presents expertise in creating & producing live music events ranging from performances, festivals, tours & special occasions.

  • Research Intern

    2014 - 2016

    Conducted research to identify the function of a novel chromosomal translocation

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