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Sandy Cobden

Sandy Cobden

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Compliance

  • Education

    • Amherst College

      1980 - 1984
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science Cum Laude

    • Cardozo School of Law

      1987 - 1990
      Doctor of Law - JD Summa Cum Laude

      Felix Frankfurter Award (for outstanding achievement, maturity and contribution to the law school); Louis D. Brandeis Award (for best overall academic record); Three Jacob Burns Medals for Highest Grade Point Average in 1987-88, 1988-89 and 1989-90; Jacob Burns Scholarship (merit based) in 1987-88, 1988-89, and 1989-90.

  • Experience

    • Honorable Harold J. Ackerman

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      Law Clerk

    • Debevoise & Plimpton

      Jan 1992 - Aug 2005
      Senior Associate

    • The Comfort Diner Restaurant Group

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      General Counsel

    • Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Executive Director and Board Member

    • Debevoise & Plimpton

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
      Senior Associate

    • Christie's

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2020

      Managed material disputes and lobbying efforts in the Americas, including overseeing outside counsel and lobbyists. Refined settlement and subpoena templates. Continued to shape policies and practices on many art related matters, including cultural property issues and controversial art images. Partnered with the Holocaust Restitution team on multiple sensitive cases. Managed budget for disputes and lobbying. Provided training and coaching to business team, including senior and C-Suite leaders. Represented Christie’s before legislators, regulators, and other complex groups. Liaised regularly with SDNY, FBI, HSI, DANY and others on art-related matters. Worked with Compliance Team on complex compliance issues. Show less

      • SVP & General Counsel, Dispute Resolution & Legal Public Affairs

        May 2012 - Aug 2020

      • SVP & General Counsel, Dispute Resolution

        Jun 2010 - May 2012

      • SVP, Sr. Counsel and Head of Dispute Resolution

        May 2009 - Jun 2010

      • VP, Sr. Counsel and Head of Dispute Resolution

        Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

      • VP, Sr. Counsel, Dispute Resolution

        Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

    • Cardozo School of Law

      Jan 2010 - May 2020
      Adjunct Professor Of Law

    • Christie's International Real Estate

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Interim Chief Operations Officer

      During transitional period at CIRE, assisted new CEO in managing staff, creating policies and procedures, running conferences and resolving legal issues. Served as liaison to Christie’s Legal team.

    • Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

      Dec 2021 - now
      Chief Counsel, Litigation & Compliance

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

      Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department
      Aug 2013

    • Lawyer

      New York State

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      Issued by Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department on Apr 2013
      Manhasset-Lakeville Fire DepartmentAssociated with Sandy Cobden

    • Vice President and Board Member

      Issued by National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC) on Apr 2021
      National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC)Associated with Sandy Cobden