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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Lesley E. Cohen (b. December 22, 1970) is a Democratic member of the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 29. She was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Cohen previously served in the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 29 from her appointment on December 18, 2012, to 2014. She was appointed to the chamber to replace April Mastroluca, who resigned on November 30, 2012.

Henderson's professional experience includes working as an attorney and a volunteer with Legal Aid of Southern Nevada.

Education

  • JD, DePaul University College of Law, 1993-1996
  • Bachelors, Political Science and Government, University of Nevada at Reno, 1989-1993

Professional Experience

  • JD, DePaul University College of Law, 1993-1996
  • Bachelors, Political Science and Government, University of Nevada at Reno, 1989-1993
  • Member, United States District Court District of Utah, 1998-present
  • Member, United States District Court of Nevada, 1998-present
  • Attorney, Pecos Law Group

Political Experience

  • JD, DePaul University College of Law, 1993-1996
  • Bachelors, Political Science and Government, University of Nevada at Reno, 1989-1993
  • Member, United States District Court District of Utah, 1998-present
  • Member, United States District Court of Nevada, 1998-present
  • Attorney, Pecos Law Group
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2014, 2018, 2020
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2012-2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Corrections, Parole, and Probation Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Former Vice Chair, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining Committee, Nevada State Assembly

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Health and Human Services Committee

Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee

Member, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining Committee

Vice Chair, Taxation Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, DePaul University College of Law, 1993-1996
  • Bachelors, Political Science and Government, University of Nevada at Reno, 1989-1993
  • Member, United States District Court District of Utah, 1998-present
  • Member, United States District Court of Nevada, 1998-present
  • Attorney, Pecos Law Group
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2014, 2018, 2020
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, District 29, 2012-2014
  • Member, State Bar of Nevada Member Benefits and Services Committee, 2011-present
  • Member, Clark County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2003-present
  • Member, State Bar of Nevada, 1998-present
  • Member, State Bar of Utah, 1998-present
  • Vounteer, Clark County Legal Services, present
  • Vice President, Greyhound Pet Adoption of Las Vegas, present
Events

2018

Nov. 18