Shannon K. Cohall, Esq.
BHC 40 Under 40 | Class of 2026 | From the Ground Up
Healthcare & Tech Attorney | The Cohall Firm | Brooklyn, NY
Shannon Cohall is a healthcare and technology attorney working at the intersection of law, business, and equity. As founder of The Cohall Firm, she advises healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs on how to build, protect, and sustain their work.
Her role is often behind the scenes, but the impact is foundational. She builds the legal infrastructure that allows innovation to scale.
The Journey
Cohall’s path into healthcare law began with a question.
Growing up in Brooklyn, she saw how access to care varied dramatically based on location. That reality led her to public health, where she began to understand healthcare as both a clinical and social system.
The next question followed naturally.
"Where does advocacy have teeth?"
The answer led her to law, where she found the ability to translate ideas into enforceable systems.
What This Recognition Means
For Cohall, the recognition affirms work that is often invisible.
It reflects the importance of the legal structures that support healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, and organizations. It is also a reminder that those building systems behind the scenes are critical to the success of those on the front lines.
What’s Next
She is expanding her firm with a focus on estate planning for healthcare professionals, ensuring that wealth, practices, and legacies are protected across generations.
At the same time, she remains committed to mentorship and to increasing representation within healthcare law.
"Never forget where you come from."
Cohall’s work makes one thing clear. Sustainable impact in healthcare requires not only innovation, but protection and structure.
Connect
Instagram: @attorneycohall
LinkedIn: Shannon K. Cohall, Esq.
The BHC 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 honors the next generation of healthcare leaders reshaping how care is built, delivered, and experienced. Honorees will be celebrated at the Black Health Ball on June 27, 2026.