Gallery Magazine featured Alexandra Cohen in an in-depth interview exploring her journey from reluctant law student to founding her own practice, and her authentic approach to family law.
“I was drawn to family law because it is one of the few areas where you can genuinely make a difference to someone who is going through one of the toughest times of their life.”
Family Legal Legacy
The feature reveals Alexandra’s rich family legal heritage, with her grandfather founding Cohen Gillis & Co in the North of England and her ancestor Sir Thomas Plumer serving as the first Vice-Chancellor of England and later Master of the Rolls. “I suppose it was in my genes!” she reflects.
A Modern Approach
Gallery highlighted Alexandra’s distinctive courtroom presence, noting that “a judge once told me they love that I always smile in court (which is rare). In such an emotional area of law, that simple human touch really matters.” Her approach combines professionalism with authenticity: “My whole brand is built around being myself. I take a modern, human approach: I bring my own style, I speak plainly, and I cut through the jargon.”
Building a Legacy
Looking ahead, Alexandra shared her vision: “My hope is that my legacy will be showing that family law can be practised with genuine care, warmth, and humanity without losing an ounce of expertise.”
The interview also featured lighter moments, including her firm’s theme song (“Giving It All” by Tom Grennan) and her admiration for both Amal Clooney and Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.
