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Richard Cohen

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Former President, Southern Poverty Law Center (2003-2019)

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J. Richard Cohen is the former president of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Cohen resigned from his position with the SPLC on March 14, 2019, the day after SPLC co-founder Morris Dees was fired from his position as chief trial counsel. 1

References

  1. Susannah Cullinane. “Southern Poverty Law Center president resigns after a co-founder was fired.” CNN. March 24, 2019. Accessed April 10, 2019. https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/24/us/southern-poverty-law-center-splc-dees-cohen/index.html

Connected Organizations

  1. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) (Non-profit)
    President (2003-2019)
  2. SPLC Action Fund (Non-profit)
    Former President and CEO
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