David B. Coher, Esq.
David B. Coher, Esq.
Mediator/Arbitrator
Mr. Coher has become an industry leader in resolving real estate and technology disputes,
bringing his experience as a litigator and Fortune 500 leader. His experiences in privacy,
cybersecurity, and other soft IP matters stem from his time leading Cybersecurity and Reliability
for one of our region’s leading utilities and serving on numerous boards as an expert in the field.
Meanwhile, his expertise in real estate matters stems from his work as a litigator with firms such
as Selman Breitman, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup, and in-house and serving as Chair Emeritus of the
Planning Commission and Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals in Pasadena, California.
He currently sits on the ADR panel for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Over the past several years, he has devoted himself to dispute resolution as an advocate for
practically resolving complex disputes to position clients to take advantage of future business
opportunities. Mr. Coher is regularly trusted to bring difficult cases to resolution in the fields of
cybersecurity, energy, technology, real estate, commercial contracts, and even bankruptcy.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Cybersecurity/Privacy Law
- Energy
- Real Estate
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law
Mediation Experience
Dispute Resolution Certificate, Strauss Institute, Pepperdine School of Law Member, ADR Panel U.S. District Court, Central District of California Member, Southern California Mediation AssociationOrganizations & Achievements
- Chair, Planning Commission, City of Pasadena (2015-Present)
- Member, Redistricting Task Force, City of Pasadena (2021)
- Chair, CalBar Connect and Committee on Group Insurance Programs, State Bar of California (2007-2017)
- Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Pasadena
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Bar Admissions in New York, California, and Washington D.C. United States Supreme Court
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Georgetown University, J.D., with HonorsDispute Resolution Certificate, Strass Institute, Pepperdine School of Law
University of Southern California, B.S. magna cum laude
Mr. Coher is available throughout the United States both in-person and virtually.
