Matt Cohen is founder of the law firm, Matt Cohen and Associates, and is well known for his work in special education law. He is the primary or collaborating author of several amendments to the mental health and special education laws of Illinois and has worked on the IDEA legislation at the federal level. Matt has lectured all over the country on many special education topics. He has received many awards and honors and has been recognized for his legal skills as an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2005-2024 and has for many years been recognized as a Leading Lawyer of Illinois, including in 2024.