Cohen & Gresser Elevates Two Attorneys to Partner
January 13, 2026
Lawrence T. Gresser, the firm’s global managing partner, said: “Shannon and Ben share the excellence, judgment, and collaborative spirit that define Cohen & Gresser. Their promotions reflect not only their outstanding legal work, but also the trust they have earned from clients and colleagues alike. We are proud to welcome them to the partnership.”
Shannon Aimée Daugherty – Partner, New York
Shannon Aimée Daugherty is a member of the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration and White Collar Defense & Regulation practice groups. She advises corporations and individuals on internal and government investigations and a wide range of complex commercial disputes before federal and state courts. Her notable representations include recovering a restitution judgment on behalf of victims of a conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, defending clients in DOJ investigations, representing domestic and international corporations in breach of contract disputes arising from complex transactions, conducting an internal investigation on behalf of the audit committee of a public corporation, and defending an asset management firm in a subsequent transfer action. She also maintains an active pro bono practice. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in business litigation and by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in white collar criminal defense, Shannon is a trusted advisor and advocate in high-stakes commercial litigation and enforcement matters
Benjamin Zhu – Partner, New York
Ben Zhu is a member of Cohen & Gresser’s Litigation & Arbitration and White Collar Defense & Regulation practice groups. He advises companies and individuals on high-stakes commercial disputes, complex mass tort matters, and sensitive government investigations. Ben’s notable matters include representing clients in multi-billion-dollar civil litigation, representing institutions in mass torts involving hundreds or thousands of claims, and defending clients in DOJ and SEC investigations. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in general litigation and by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in white collar criminal defense, Ben is a highly regarded litigator with a proven record in high-stakes civil and criminal matters.