Areas of Focus
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- California
Languages Spoken
- English
Overview
Monya Cohen is an associate in the Firm’s community association litigation, insurance defense litigation and general counsel practice. Her practice involves assisting HOAs in governing document interpretation and amendment, covenant enforcements and general counsel representation. Monya received her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
While in law school, Monya clerked for two summers at the Firm, where she was able to acquaint herself with all aspects of the Firm’s practice, including: drafting demand letters, pleadings, and memoranda concerning contract disputes, general and corporate liability, real estate, foreclosures, and more.
Monya was an O’Connor Merit Scholar and graduated with a certificate in trial advocacy. She also held several legal externships, including with the Maricopa County Superior Court, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Phoenix Division. Additionally, Monya was an oral advocate and brief writer for the Vis Moot Court Team as well as a Managing Editor for the Corporate and Business Law Journal.
Monya is originally from Indiana where she grew up a Hoosier sports fan. In her spare time, Monya enjoys bouldering, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Education
- Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University, JD
- Indiana University Bloomington, BS
Professional Memberships
- Community Associations Institute (CAI)
- Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM)
- Arizona Women Lawyers Association
- Arizona Jewish Lawyers Association
- Young Lawyers Division
Awards
- Fall and Spring 2020 Willard H. Pedrick Scholar Award
- Dean’s Award for Academic Performance and Contributions to the College of Law