Skip to content

Sonny Cohen

Member

Sonny Cohen advises clients on the full life cycle of their corporate needs, from corporate formation, growth initiatives, to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.  Sonny assists mid-market clients in all areas of commerce, with particular experience in restaurant, franchising, hospitality, and supply chain matters.

Sonny is a proven lawyer and business executive with over 30 years of experience in the business world, including over 23 years as an attorney and executive for international restaurant franchising brands, including Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Cinnabon, and Church’s Chicken.

Sonny has led strategic projects and transactions throughout his career, including multiple M&A transactions for restaurant, manufacturing, and retail clients.  He has experience in all franchise related matters, supply chain agreements, corporate governance and enterprise risk management.

Education

J.D., with honors, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, 1988
B.A., with honors, Tulane University, 1985

Recognitions

  • Named among Best Lawyers in Georgia for Franchise Law – (2024 Edition)
  • Named  among Best Lawyers in America  – Atlanta, Georgia Franchise Law  “Lawyer of the Year”  (2023 Edition)

Memberships

  • State Bar of Georgia, Member, Corporate Counsel and Franchise Sections
  • International Franchise Association, Member

State Bar Licenses

Georgia

The Clark Hill approach is equally pragmatic and growth-minded, which is why we understand our clients’ toughest business challenges. Our multidisciplinary, global team of advisors focuses on smart legal solutions, delivered simply.

© 2025 Clark Hill PLC.