Maurice Cohen
About Maurice Cohen
Maurice Cohen is the Chief Legal Officer at OpenSea, having held the position since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, including roles at IBM, Oracle, Jane Street, Bloomberg, and Deloitte, and holds a Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law from The London School of Economics.
Current Role at OpenSea
Maurice Cohen serves as the Chief Legal Officer at OpenSea, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees legal matters and compliance for the leading NFT marketplace. His responsibilities include managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic legal advice to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience at IBM
Maurice Cohen held multiple positions at IBM, including Regional Vice President from 2012 to 2013 and Regional Director from 2008 to 2012, both in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His tenure at IBM spanned a total of five years, during which he contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and regional operations.
Legal Career at Oracle
Cohen worked at Oracle in various legal roles from 2004 to 2008. He served as Technology Legal Manager for Strategic Accounts from 2004 to 2006 and later as Regional Manager from 2006 to 2008, both in New York. His experience at Oracle involved managing legal aspects of technology agreements and regional compliance.
Education and Expertise
Maurice Cohen studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned a Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law and a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise in technology and compliance.
Board Membership at Sygnum Bank
In addition to his role at OpenSea, Maurice Cohen has been a Board Member at Sygnum Bank since 2023. This position allows him to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the bank, leveraging his extensive legal and compliance experience in the financial sector.