
Marissa A. Coheley
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
Clerkships
- U.S. District Judge John T. Curtin, Western District of New York
Education
University at Buffalo, B.A., magna cum laude
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Marissa represents clients in complex litigation in both federal and state courts. Her experience includes commercial contract disputes, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) matters, employment and non-competition matters and estate litigations. She has defended employers and ERISA plan fiduciaries against claims brought by plan participants and pension fund trustees, either individually or as a class action. Marissa has also represented parties in construction litigation and estates and trusts litigation.
Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Marissa was an associate at a Buffalo-based law firm. Before becoming a lawyer, she held a number of positions, including program manager at the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation in Washington, D.C. and coordinator of the U.S. arm of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize- winning International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Honors
- Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2015 - 2019
- Former publications editor, Buffalo Law Review
- Secretary, Buffalo Moot Court Board
- Overall winner, 2006 Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition
- Regional competitor, American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition
- Judge Matthew J. Jasen Appellate Practice Award
- Order of the Barristers
In the News
- December 20, 2010
Press Releases
- Hodgson Russ LLP Honored with 2023 New York State Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service AwardApril 17, 2023
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, December 16, 2021
- Press Release, August 12, 2019
- Press Release, August 20, 2018
- Press Release, September 6, 2017
- Press Release, August 31, 2016
- Press Release, August 19, 2015
- Press Release, August 14, 2014
- Press Release, January 3, 2014
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Securities/Directors & Officers Litigation Alert, December 18, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Bankruptcy & Restructuring Alert, June 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Securities/Directors & Officers Litigation Alert, June 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, May 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ OSHA and Business Litigation Alert, May 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation and Securities Regulation & Corporate Compliance Alert, April 22, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Business Litigation Alert, April 9, 2020
- Corporate & Securities Alert, August 3, 2018
Professional Associations
- New York State Bar Association
- Bar Association of Erie County
Community & Pro Bono
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Co-Chair, Board of Directors: Hope for Two
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Former Member, Board of Directors: Compass House