David S. Cohen, JD

Professor of Law

Cohen’s scholarship explores constitutional law and gender issues in the law that range from sex discrimination, abortion/reproductive rights and LGBT issues to interactions between gender identity and social policy. He received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. Before coming to Drexel, Cohen was a lecturer-in-law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He also held adjunct professor positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Long Island University. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Women’s Medical Fund in Philadelphia.

In The News

Anti-Abortion Lobbying Plays Role in GOP Opposition to ACA Premium Credit Extension
David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed Nov. 19 in the Philadelphia Independent about how anti-abortion lobbying plays a role in GOP opposition to the Affordable Care Act premium credit extension.
Shapiro Says the Threat Against Free Speech is 'Extremely Dangerous.' Local Experts Agree.
David S. Cohen, JD, professor in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Sept. 20 Philadelphia Inquirer story about comments made by Gov. Shapiro on NBC's "Meet the Press" over the weekend about new threats to freedom of speech.
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment Adopted, Sparking a Debate About His Abortion Legacy
David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Jan. 17 Politico article about former President Joe Biden's declaration that the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered officially adopted as part of the U.S. Constitution.
Louisiana Votes To Make Abortion Pills Controlled Substances
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 24 Health Day article about a Louisiana bill that would impose prison time and thousands of dollars in fines on people possessing abortion pills without a prescription.
Abortion Is Still Consuming Us Politics and Courts 2 Years After a Supreme Court Draft Was Leaked
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 2 Associated Press article about the issue of abortion in US politics.
What Is the Comstock Act? The 151-Year-Old Law Mentioned in SCOTUS Abortion Pill Case
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in March 26 ABC News and March 25 The 19th articles about the Supreme Court's first major abortion case since overturning Roe v. Wade, the high court is considering restrictions on a drug used for medication abortions.
One in Six Abortions Is Done With Pills Prescribed Online, Data Shows
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 28 New York Times article about the rise in awareness of abortion issues and the spike in telemedicine prescriptions.
Texas Judge Who Banned Abortion Pill Is Exposed for Using a Completely Bogus Study
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 9 MSN News article about the recent retractions of three studies, cited in Texas district Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's ruling banning mifepristone, that have called into question his decision's credibility and scientific validity.

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Rainbow Flag during a Pride event. Photo by Jez Atkinson. The Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act: A Q&A With Law Professor David S. Cohen
Indiana’s new law, dubbed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, has come under fire from critics who say it enables discrimination of LGBTQA individuals. Kline School of Law Professor David S. Cohen answers question about what the law is and what it could mean.
Anti-Abortion Terrorism: New Book Tells Untold Stories of Harassment and Violence Faced by Abortion Providers
A groundbreaking new book, Living in the Crosshairs: The Untold Stories of Anti-Abortion Terrorism (Oxford University Press, 2015), examines how those associated with abortion care are harassed, threatened, stalked, picketed, sent hate mail and otherwise terrorized on a daily basis, and how these incidents are drastically increasing
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