Michael D. Cohen is an American attorney and former personal lawyer for Donald Trump. He gained significant media attention for his involvement in various legal issues surrounding Trump, particularly during the 2016 presidential campaign and subsequent investigations. Cohen has also worked in real estate and business consulting. In 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including tax evasion and campaign finance violations, which were related to payments made during the campaign. Following his guilty plea, he cooperated with federal investigations, providing information about Trump's business practices and political activities.