Document Type
Lessons Learned
JEL Codes
G01, G28
Abstract
Gary Cohen joined the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) in December 2009 to serve as its general counsel at the request of commission chairman Phil Angelides. The FCIC was a 10-member bipartisan group convened by Congress to investigate the causes of the global financial crisis of 2007-09. Cohen had a wide-ranging and ad hoc position that included advising commissioners and staffers on administrative matters and protocols. In addition, he assisted in document requests and compelling witnesses to testify and, on occasion, in conducting interviews and public hearings. He played an instrumental role in editing the commission’s final report. This “Lessons Learned” is based on an interview with Mr. Cohen.
Recommended Citation
Ward, Sandra
(2020)
"Lessons Learned: Gary Cohen,"
Journal of Financial Crises: Vol. 2
:
Iss. 4, 43-45.
Available at:
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal-of-financial-crises/vol2/iss4/4
Date Revised
2021-01-14
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