Michael Cohen Could Practice Law Again, But It Won’t Be Easy

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen may one day be able to practice law again after New York State disbarred him this week, but his return to practice would be far from a sure thing.

Other high-profile attorneys ensnared in political scandals and convicted of crimes like Lewis “Scooter” Libby and Egil Krogh were able to practice again. But there are some aggravating factors that are likely to make it more difficult for Cohen to get his license back, Kathleen Clark, legal ethics professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law said.

Cohen was disbarred Feb. 26 after his ...