Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen
Representative Stephen 'Steve' Ira Cohen's Biography
JD, University of Memphis School of Law, 1973
BA, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
Senator, Tennessee State Senate, 1982-2006
Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1980, 1992, 2004
Delegate, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2000
Commissioner, Shelby County, 1978-1980
Delegate, Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977
Vice President, Tennessee Constitutional Convention, 1977
Regional Whip, United States House of Representatives
- Judiciary, Member
- Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
- Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, Member
- Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, Member
- Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
Member, Tennessee Holocaust Commission, 1984-2006
Member, Presidential Search Committee, University of Memphis, 2000
Member, Football Coach Search Committee, University of Memphis, 1994
Member, Shelby County Charter Commission, 1984
Member, Memphis/Shelby County Center City Commission
Member, Memphis/Shelby County Sports Authority
Member, Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Interim Judge, Shelby County General Sessions Court, 1980
Legal Advisor, Memphis Police Department
Attorney
Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, present
Member, Board of Directors, Circuit Playhouse Incorporated, 1977-present
Member, Memphis Zoological Council, 2001-2006
Member, Memphis Redbirds Foundation, 1998-2003
Member, Board of Trustees, Memphis College of Art, 1988-2002
Member, Board of Directors, Memphis Zoological Society, 1988-2000
Member, United States of America Japan Study Mission, 1986
Member, Center for Southern Folklore
Member, Memphis Alzheimer's Association
Member, Memphis Bar Association
Member, Shelby County Bar
Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://cohen.house.gov/contact-me/email-me
Washington, D.C. Website
http://cohen.house.gov/
Washington, D.C.
2404 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3265
Fax: 202-225-5663
District
The Clifford Davis/Odell Horton Federal Building
167 North Main Street
Suite 369
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-544-4131
Fax: 901-544-4329
Key Staff
Craig Dulniak
Scheduler
1004 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4209
Phone: 202-225-3265
Fax: 202-225-5663
Key Staff
Marilyn Dillihay
Press Secretary
1004 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4209
Phone: 202-225-3265
Fax: 202-225-5663
Key Staff
Shirley Cooks
Chief of Staff
1004 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4209
Phone: 202-225-3265
Fax: 202-225-5663


