Berliner Cohen, LLP

Berliner Cohen, LLP

Law Practice

San Jose, CA 1,465 followers

Providing innovative legal solutions in Northern California

About us

Your vision. Our commitment. We combine innovative legal thinking and resourcefulness when addressing our clients' needs. For over 50 years, Berliner Cohen, LLP has been one of the most highly-respected full-service business law firms in the region. As one of the largest San Jose-based law firms, Berliner Cohen, LLP possesses the specialized expertise required to serve the business and regulatory needs of a diverse clientele. Our clients include publicly-traded corporations and privately-held entities across various sectors, public agencies and government entities, leading real estate developers, business owners, operators, managers and investors, banking and other financial institutions, and agricultural businesses. Berliner Cohen's commitment to clients is evidenced by the results we achieve. Using our experience, legal insight and network of relationships, we translate your vision into a successful outcome in these practice areas: Business Litigation Corporate Employment Environmental Estate Planning Land Use and Municipal Law Probate and Trust Real Estate Tax Serving Our Community Berliner Cohen's commitment to our communities is more than four decades strong. We put into practice the Firm's guiding philanthropic values in numerous ways. We actively support more than 60 community agencies and nonprofit organizations through board and committee participation and financial assistance.

Industry
Law Practice
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Type
Partnership
Founded
1969
Specialties
Business Litigation, Land Use and Municipal Law, Employment Law, Real Estate Transactions, Tax, Trusts and Estates, Corporate, Eminent Domain, Hospitality Law, and Probate and Trust Administration

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Employees at Berliner Cohen, LLP

Updates

  • Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Shany Klein to the Litigation Department in our San Jose office! Shany is a licensed attorney in both California and Israel with over two decades of experience in business, commercial, and corporate law, primarily in Israel. Prior to joining Berliner Cohen, Shany served as an in-house Deputy General Counsel for a major company and as a Partner at a boutique law firm, where she represented individuals, corporations, and government agencies as both a litigator and advisor. She also handled complex negotiations, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes litigation. Shany holds an LL.M in International Business and Trade Law from UC Law SF (formerly Hastings), where she received the CALI Excellence Award, and an LL.M in Business Law from Reichman University in Israel, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

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  • Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Kelsey Johnson to the Employment Department in our San Jose office! Kelsey, a Bay Area native, earned her Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2021, majoring in Advertising and minoring in History. She received her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. At Santa Clara, Kelsey completed a High-Tech Law Certificate, focusing on technology-related legal issues. She gained experience as a legal intern at a Silicon Valley startup, handling contract drafting and employment agreements. She worked as a student associate for the Santa Clara Entrepreneurs Law Clinic, where she collaborated directly with her clients on employment-related legal issues. Kelsey has also gained experience as a law clerk at a family law firm.

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  • Are you an employer with questions about leave and accommodation requests? Join Berliner Cohen Partner Susan Bishop, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council, for a webinar on January 28th that will explore the guidelines for leaves and accommodations, and review how California courts have responded. For more information and to register, please visit https://bit.ly/427DGLA. Use code BC2025 for a complimentary ticket!

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  • We’re hiring! Berliner Cohen’s Litigation department is growing and actively seeking candidates for three associate positions: a Litigation Associate with experience ranging from new admittees to 2 years, a Litigation Associate with 3 to 7 years of experience, and a Trust & Estate Litigation Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience. Visit our website at https://hubs.li/Q030S3nl0 for details about each position and how to apply. #BerlinerLife

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  • Join Berliner Cohen Partner Eileen Kennedy and Jaimie Orendac, owner of MyOHR and a seasoned HR consultant, on January 9th for a webinar on the recent changes to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and highlights of employment law changes for 2025. Eileen and Jaimie will discuss recent litigation and offer practical tips to ensure your business is compliant and avoids the financial penalties PAGA claims can bring. To register, please visit https://hubs.li/Q030S9WY0.

    Live Event: Legal Update 2025  - Employer Action Required

    Live Event: Legal Update 2025  - Employer Action Required

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  • We would like to congratulate Timothy Boone and Stuart Spencer on their election to partner at Berliner Cohen! “We are incredibly proud to announce the election of Tim and Stuart to partner, strengthening the firm’s leadership and future. Their promotions reflect Tim and Stuart’s outstanding legal acumen and dedication to the firm’s tradition of providing exceptional client service. We look forward to their continued growth and leadership”, said Berliner Cohen Managing Partner, James Cashman. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VMHLki

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