Cohen & Gresser Welcomes Owen D. Kurtin as Partner
January 26, 2026
Owen advises companies, investors, and financial institutions on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, with extensive experience across several technology-driven and highly regulated industries, including satellites and space; cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital assets; communications and media; biotech and life sciences; and venture capital and private equity. His practice includes representing emerging and established businesses and funds in complex transactions, including strategic investments, securitizations, structured and project finance, joint ventures, and ongoing corporate and governance matters. He brings significant experience advising emerging and established businesses on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.
“Owen is a highly respected corporate lawyer with a sophisticated, practical approach to advising clients operating in fast-moving and innovative sectors,” said Lawrence T. Gresser, co-founder and global managing partner of Cohen & Gresser. “He is an excellent fit for the firm, and we are delighted to welcome him as a partner.”
“I’m excited to join Cohen & Gresser and to work alongside such a talented and entrepreneurial group of lawyers,” said Owen. “The firm’s collaborative culture and international platform provide an outstanding environment for serving clients with complex, cross-border needs.”
Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, Owen was the founding and managing member of Kurtin PLLC and earlier a partner at Salans (now Dentons), where he advised clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions and complex corporate matters, particularly in the satellites and space, technology, and communications sectors.