Sean Coffey

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In October 2009, Coffey retired from his partnership at Bernstein Litowitz to pursue the Democratic nomination for New York State attorney general. [4] He reported that he raised over $1.65 million in the first two months of his campaign. [5] His campaign goals included minimizing political corruption and finding a way to advocate for veterans. [6] The Wall Street Journal cited Coffey as one of the top three contenders for the position. Most of the money he raised was from lawyers. [7]

By August 2010, he was lagging behind competitors in fundraising, and had invested $3 million of his own money in his campaign. [8]

Coffey was defeated by Eric Schneiderman in the Democratic primary, receiving 16% of the vote.

Other activities

Coffey was previously an adjunct professor of law at Fordham University. [9] In May 2011, Council for Unity honored Sean and Anne Coffey at their Annual "Champions for Children" dinner. [10] In October 2012, he received the Paul R. Dean award from Georgetown Law School, where he teaches trial practice as an adjunct professor. [11] In November 2011, he was honored by the American Jewish Committee Westchester NY Chapter with the Learned Hand Award for achievement and ethics as a lawyer and dedication to human rights. [12] In June 2012, he was honored by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (of Westchester County NY) for his dedication to human rights and his service to the center as a director. [13]

BlackRobe Capital Partners

In late 2011, Coffey and Timothy Scrantom founded BlackRobe Capital Partners, a commercial claim investor based in New York City. [14] The firm shut down one and a half years later, in early 2013. [15]

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