Sam is an intellectual property attorney whose practice focuses on patent litigation in the federal district courts. She works with clients in a variety of industries, including life sciences and technology. Of particular note is her work advising a company in the chemicals space on a complex licensing arrangement with international licensees.
Sam originally joined Mintz as a Summer Associate, during which time she contributed to trade secret litigation, authored a Law360 article on terminal disclaimers, and assisted with venue transfer strategies in patent cases. Prior to that, she worked with a student law clinic advising entrepreneurs on trademark and copyright issues, and completed a legal internship in the Office of General Counsel of a major international corporation, focusing on global data privacy compliance and registered IP education.
Sam earned her JD, cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, where she was president of the Intellectual Property Law Society and received the Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar Award and the Dean’s Award for Patent Law. Prior to law school, she earned a BA, summa cum laude, from Northeastern University.
viewpoints
Don’t Tank Your Valuation: IP Mistakes AI Founders Make Before Exit
June 9, 2026 | Blog | By Marguerite McConihe, Sam Cohen
California’s GenAI Data Training Compliance Law AB 2013: Challenges and Practical Next Steps for Protecting IP
January 15, 2026 | Alert | By Marguerite McConihe, Sam Cohen
California’s A.B. 2013 imposes new disclosure requirements for generative AI systems starting January 1, 2026. Learn who’s covered, what must be disclosed, compliance challenges, and practical steps to protect IP and avoid enforcement risks.
News & Press
Mintz Advised Rocket Software on Acquisition of Geniez AI
October 20, 2026
Mintz advised Rocket Software on its acquisition of Geniez AI, a generative AI company specializing in mainframe technology.
Mintz Advises Silversmith Capital Partners on Acquisition of Vantora
October 16, 2026|
Mintz Advises Debticate in Acquisition by Automated Financial Systems
September 25, 2026|
Mintz Advises ZuriMED Shareholders in Acquisition by Stryker
September 8, 2026|
Mintz Advises Wavecrest Growth Partners on Acquisition of Dealerware
January 22, 2026|
Publications
Co-author, California’s GenAI Data Training Compliance Law AB 2013: Challenges and Practical Next Steps for Protecting IP, The Computer & Internet Lawyer, (June 2026)