Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O’Connor is recognized as one of the top 100 law firms in the United States, boasting a team of over 800 lawyers across 31 cities on two continents. Our firm offers a wide range of services and is well-known for its expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations. Our attorneys have worked in various sectors, bringing valuable experience to our diverse clientele, which includes global Fortune 500 companies, growing mid-sized businesses, ambitious startups, and prominent individuals. In a profession where words are important, Cozen O’Connor stands out for its actions. We have built our reputation through meticulous work and numerous successes. Our lawyers have strong academic backgrounds and blend intellectual strength with practical solutions and efficiency. We provide thoughtful, business-oriented guidance focused on achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Regardless of the complexity, challenges, or significance of the case, we are dedicated to seeing it through to completion.

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Public Engagement Begins on 'Manhattan Plan' to Increase Housing Production [Alert]

4 days ago | cozen.com | Lucas Lopes

On June 20, 2025, the Adams Administration and the Department of City Planning (DCP) initiated public engagement for the 'Manhattan Plan,' a proposal to add 100,000 new homes in Manhattan over the next decade. The Plan aims to increase housing production in Manhattan by using new tools created by the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity initiative, identifying locations for new housing (including on city-owned sites), and introducing zoning updates and process improvements.
From AI chatbots to social media: data review and production enter new territory

3 weeks ago | cozen.com | Nicole Marie Gill

Nicole Gill, Chair of and Managing Member of CODISCOVR and a regular contributor to Westlaw Today, explores a pressing new frontier in eDiscovery: the review and production of data from novel sources such as AI-generated content, social media, and third-party messaging apps. In her latest article, she outlines key considerations legal teams must navigate, like authorship, evidentiary reliability, and data control, as emerging technologies reshape what discovery looks like in practice.
City Council Approves Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan [Alert]

1 month ago | cozen.com | Meenakshi Srinivasan |Lucas Lopes

On May 28, 2025, the New York City Council approved the city-led Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan (AAMUP, pronounced "aim up"), rezoning a low-density industrial stretch of Atlantic Avenue and surrounding blocks in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhoods to facilitate higher density, mixed-use development, which is expected to result in 4,600 new housing units.
Virginia Viewpoint: From Surplus to Safety Net

1 month ago | cozen.com | Elizabeth Beyer |Charlotte Woods |David Ress

From Surplus to Safety Net With his signature, Governor Youngkin officially wrapped up the legislative work of the 2025 Regular Session. On May 2, the Governor signed the state budget that will fund the remainder of the biennium through June 30, 2026. This marks the first time in eight years the legislature completed its work without requiring a special session — though that does not preclude legislators from being called back later this year for other reasons.
Cozen Currents: The Buck Stops Here?

1 month ago | cozen.com | Howard Schweitzer

“The uncertainty arising out of the Trump administration’s first 100 days shock and awe campaign has led to an unexpected flight from the US dollar despite its traditional role as a safe haven asset.
Major Long Island City Rezoning Enters Public Review [Alert]

2 months ago | cozen.com | Vivien Krieger |Lucas Lopes

On April 21, 2025, the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) certified the city-led Long Island City Neighborhood Plan, known as OneLIC, into public review. OneLIC seeks to build on Long Island City’s status as one of Queens’ premier central business districts by amending zoning regulations to encourage the development of equitable housing, economic growth, and a more resilient and interconnected publicly accessible waterfront.
Paul Atkins: SEC Chairman Nomination Hearing – A Legal Update [Alert]

2 months ago | cozen.com | Alexander Cohen |Kevin Roggow |Zachary Weiss

On March 27, 2025, the Senate Banking Committee (Committee) held Paul Atkins’ confirmation hearing for Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission). Below are some highlights, observations, and takeaways following the hearing. On April 3, Atkins’ nomination cleared the Committee along party lines and is now headed to the full Senate for a vote. It is our expectation that Atkins will be confirmed as SEC Chairman by next month (May 2025).
Cozen O’Connor Adds Veteran Litigator and Former Judge Jeff K. Work to its Global Insurance Department

2 months ago | cozen.com | Joseph Ziemianski |David Barron

HOUSTON, April 7, 2025 – Cozen O'Connor today welcomed prominent litigator and former Texas state district court judge Jeff K. Work to its fast-growing Global Insurance Department. Work, who focuses his practice on corporate-level civil and commercial litigation, including product liability cases, joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will work out of its Houston office.
Virginia Viewpoint: Reconvened Session Update

2 months ago | cozen.com | Michael Martz |Elizabeth Beyer |Olivia Diaz |Julia Hammond

Virginia Viewpoint: Reconvened Session Update As the dogwoods bloom, so did debate in the Capitol — where Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments and vetoes took center stage. On Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly reconvened in Richmond to consider the Governor’s changes to legislation and the state budget. Legislators worked into the evening, reviewing 205 budget recommendations, 8 line-item vetoes, 157 legislative vetoes, and 159 bill amendments.
Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits

Mar 26, 2025 | cozen.com | Elizabeth Beyer |Markus Schmidt |Tannock Blair

Virginia Viewpoint: Executive Edits When the General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond next week, legislators will face a staggeringly full agenda. Ahead of Monday's 11:59 PM deadline, Governor Youngkin acted on more than 900 bills — vetoing 157, amending 159, and signing 599 into law. While this year’s veto count is high, it falls short of the record-setting 201 vetoes he issued last year.