July 10, 2025
Cozen O'Connor is pleased to announce that Mark Felger, Brian Shaw, and Trevor Hoffmann have been named to Lawdragon's 2025 list of the 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers.
July 07, 2025
Wechsler has over a decade of experience at Am Law Top 10 law firms and in-house general counsel experience. He joins the firm from Ropes & Gray LLP as a member, splitting his time between Cozen O’Connor’s New York City and Pittsburgh offices.
June 23, 2025
John Ho and Jake Rubinstein have been elected as Class of 2025 Fellows to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
June 18, 2025
John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance articled discussing a virtual public hearing hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor on a proposed federal workplace heat safety standard introduced by the Biden administration in August 2024.
June 06, 2025
John Ho was quoted in an Inside OSHA article discussing new guidance from New York’s Department of Labor to help employers comply with the Retail Worker Safety Act, including training, policy distribution, and emergency response requirements. While employer attorneys appreciate the clarifications, they note unresolved issues around active shooter training and the shift from 911-connected panic buttons to internal silent response systems.
June 05, 2025
Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 98 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2025 edition.
June 03, 2025
Jeremy Deutsch, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed to the Yale School of Management (SOM) Alumni Advisory Board.
June 03, 2025
Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that the firm’s Transportation and Trade Group is the recipient of the Marine Money Offshore Wild Card Deal of the Year Award for 2024.
May 29, 2025
Frank Abramonte, Blake Coblentz, Jeremy Dukmen, Thomas Fisher, Keith Fredlake, Jeffrey Gendzwill, Barry Golob, and Edward Weisz have been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 2025 rankings. Additionally, the firm’s patent prosecution practice received a recommendation and was ranked in the bronze category for litigation in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
May 28, 2025
Michael Fernández, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to serve as secretary of the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) board of directors.
May 09, 2025
Mike Schmidt is quoted in a SHRM article discussing the DOL not enforcing the 2024 independent contractor rule when applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
May 09, 2025
Sarah Krissoff, a member of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, was quoted in a Reuters article in connection with the sex-trafficking trial of hip-hop star Sean “Diddy” Combs.
April 16, 2025
John Ho was quoted in a SHRM article discussing OSHA deregulation.
April 16, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Daily News article discussing the case of a New York City Council member, Susan Zhuang, who had her charges dropped after she went through a restorative justice program.
April 04, 2025
John Ho is quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing workplace safety during extreme heat conditions, with regard to the lack of new federal regulations on heat illness prevention.
March 20, 2025
“It’s always a pleasure to recognize the hard work and dedication of our attorneys and government relations professionals,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller. “This outstanding class of new members and senior principals will undoubtedly propel Cozen O’Connor’s ongoing success.”
March 11, 2025
Cozen O’Connor announced today new practice group leadership, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.
February 25, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News to discuss the New York City mayoral race.
February 21, 2025
Alexander Cohen, a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practice, has been named to the 2025 Securities Docket Advisory Board.
February 21, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss Judge Dale Ho’s decision to appoint amicus counsel in Mayor Eric Adam’s trial.
February 21, 2025
Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors.
February 21, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on ABC7 to discuss Judge Dale Ho’s decision to appoint an independent attorney to argue against the DOJ’s motion in Mayor Eric Adam’s corruption trial.
February 17, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News to discuss the process for Gov. Kathy Hochul to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office and what it could look like.
February 14, 2025
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Times article discussing the potential removal of Mayor Adams, which would trigger an unpredictable course of events as the governor has never removed a mayor of New York City.
February 06, 2025
Alexander Cohen was quoted in a Private Equity Law Report article discussing the steps a fund manager should take if they disagree with the examinations staff’s findings in a deficiency letter.
February 04, 2025
Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department has again been included in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000).
January 27, 2025
Nwabuzor, who comes to the firm from Lowenstein Sandler LLP, joins the Corporate Practice as a member based in Cozen O’Connor’s fast growing New York City office.
January 27, 2025
Alexander Cohen was quoted in a Private Equity Law Report article discussing the importance of internal stakeholders' consistent involvement during the SEC examination and deficiency response process.
January 23, 2025
Geoffrey Ferrer, co-vice chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade group and a member of the Marshall Islands Bar, has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide.
December 23, 2024
Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been appointed chair of the Deep Foundations Institute Risk and Contracts Committee.
December 16, 2024
Ivory Bishop, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed to the New York City Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee.
December 11, 2024
Michael Fernández, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named a 2025 Rising Legal Star in Latin America by Latinvex.
November 19, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been selected to receive the New Democratic Dimensions Liberty Award.
November 11, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News to discuss Donald Trump's current pending legal proceedings.
November 08, 2024
Joseph Dever, chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practice, has been selected as a member of Securities Docket’s Enforcement Elite list for 2024.
November 07, 2024
In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.
October 31, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in an Irish Times article discussing the Republican Party’s plan to send 230,000 volunteers across every battleground state to monitor alleged fraud after the polls close on election day.
October 29, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing his and the firm's role in assisting the State Democracy Defenders Fund to research state laws to support litigation by Democrats and Republicans to expand the vote and ensure valid ballots are counted.
October 28, 2024
Michael de Leeuw, vice-chair of the firm’s Business Litigation group, has been selected to receive the Access Justice Brooklyn Dedication to Justice Award.
October 28, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a PolitiFact article discussing whether the Federal Election Commission or the Justice Department would prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million daily lottery for registered voters in battleground states who sign his petition advocating for free speech and the Second Amendment.
October 24, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was interviewed by Straight Arrow News to discuss whether Elon Musk’s 1 million dollar daily giveaway to registered votes is illegal.
October 24, 2024
Fourteen attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers, and 21 were named “Rising Stars,” a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40.
October 23, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was interviewed by Straight Arrow News to discuss whether Elon Musk’s public statement requiring winners to become spokespersons for his petition affects the legality of his daily $1 million lottery for registered voters.
October 15, 2024
Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.
October 01, 2024
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Among the honorees are Joseph Tilson, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., Anna Wermuth, Jeremy Glenn, Susan Eisenberg, and Michael Schmidt.
October 01, 2024
Recognized as a driven and successful advocate throughout the city’s five boroughs, DiNardo comes to the firm from Capalino New York where she was managing director of the lobbying team.
September 27, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Daily News article discussing an inability committee, formed by city officials, that could vote Mayor Adams out of office if the governor decides not to remove him.
September 27, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing whether New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, has the authority to remove Mayor Adams and what the process would look like.
September 26, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing New York City Mayor Eric Adam’s indictment and what would happen if he resigned.
September 26, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in an NBC New York article discussing New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to stay in office after his indictment was announced.
September 26, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on NBC News to discuss what will happen if New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigns.
September 26, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing whether a special election would be needed if Mayor Eric Adams resigns.
September 16, 2024
Cozen O’Connor today announced veteran corporate restructuring professional Trevor Hoffmann has joined its Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice in New York City.
September 05, 2024
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm’s Corporate Practice has been selected by The American Lawyer as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year finalist for 2024.
August 21, 2024
Michael Schmidt was quoted in a Law360 article discussing U.S. District Judge Ada E. Brown’s ruling against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on employment noncompete agreements.
August 15, 2024
Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
August 14, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing a New York trial court judge’s decision that ordered the state Board of Elections not to include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the statewide ballot.
August 09, 2024
Michael Fernández, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Board of Governors as the vice president of affiliates and associates.
July 24, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News to discuss the Democratic Party's nomination process.
July 02, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a WLRN article discussing how the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding presidential immunity will impact Donald Trump’s conviction and sentencing in New York.
June 17, 2024
The list of 19 businesses includes Loews Hotels & Co., Norton Rose Fulbright, and Duane Morris.
June 13, 2024
IAM Patent 1000 has named Frank Abramonte, Blake Coblentz, Thomas Fisher, Keith Fredlake, Jeffrey Gendzwill, Barry Golob, and Edward Weisz to their 2024 list.
June 10, 2024
Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”
June 10, 2024
Dubin, who comes to the firm from Ogletree Deakins, joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will reside in its New York City office.
June 03, 2024
Cohen, who comes to the firm from Sidley Austin LLP, joins the firm as a member and will work out of its rapidly growing New York City office.
June 03, 2024
Michael Fernández, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been elected to the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA) Board of Directors.
May 31, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on 1010WINS to discuss Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
May 31, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on 1010WINS to discuss Donald Trump’s reaction to his criminal hush money trial conviction.
May 30, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Yahoo News article discussing how an appeal to Donald Trump’s conviction will impact his voting status in his home state.
May 29, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on WBUR Here and Now to discuss how the jury might weigh the evidence presented in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 28, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News Live, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the prosecution’s closing argument in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 28, 2024
In a video interview with Spectrum News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses how critical the closing arguments are in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 20, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Post article discussing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim to residency in New York despite not owning the property and rarely visiting the address.
May 19, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing whether Donald Trump knew that Michael Cohen’s payment to Stormy Daniels violated the Federal Election Campaign Act.
May 14, 2024
In a video interview with Spectrum News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses Michael Cohen’s testimony in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 14, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the prosecution's case so far in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 10, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the judge’s gag order warning to Michael Cohen in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 09, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on ABC News to discuss what he will be listening for as the defense questions Stormy Daniels.
May 07, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder analyzes the Trump trial and Stormy Daniels’s testimony.
May 06, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses Jeffrey McConney’s testimony in Donald Trump’s trial.
May 06, 2024
In a video interview with Spectrum News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the narrative the prosecution is trying to prove to the jurors.
May 03, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses Trump’s reaction to Hope Hick’s testimony.
April 30, 2024
In a video interview with CNN, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the testimony of Michael Cohen’s banker.
April 27, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Business Insider article discussing whether prosecutors have to prove Trump is guilty of violating FECA, state tax law, and falsifying business records.
April 26, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses David Pecker's testimony, which puts Trump at the center of the catch-and-kill scheme to unlawfully interfere with the election.
April 26, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Newsweek article discussing David Pecker’s testimony in Donald Trump’s trial.
April 25, 2024
In a video interview with Spectrum News, Jerry Goldfeder breaks down the evidence against Donald Trump.
April 22, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses how the defense tried to portray Donald Trump as just an ordinary man, husband, and father.
April 19, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the intent of the judge in Donald Trump’s trial to keep the jurors free from Trump's attack or intimidation.
April 18, 2024
In a video interview with ABC News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the skepticism over the ability to seat an impartial jury in Donald Trump’s trial.
April 16, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a WBNG article discussing the objections to petitions filed by Khaled Salem, alleging that the signatures required to gain ballot access are invalid.
April 15, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing the lawsuits in New York trial courts challenging a recent law that will change town and county elections to coincide with federal and state elective offices.
April 15, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on PBS News Hour to discuss how the media has presented Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
April 08, 2024
Nellany joins Cozen O’Connor as a member and will reside in its New York City office. She is the fifth major addition to the firm’s Real Estate Group this year.
April 05, 2024
In a video interview with ABC7, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the NYPD Chief of Patrol’s tweets suggesting voting out an elected official from his official department account.
March 28, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Post Article discussing the First Department’s decision to reduce Donald Trump’s bond.
March 27, 2024
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Olivera, Lawrence Prosen, and Frances Rayer have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2023. Additionally, David Adams and Scott Bettridge were recognized for authoring a top-read article on immigration.
March 26, 2024
Kenneth Fisher, a member of the firm’s Business Law Department, and Jerry Goldfeder, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, have been named to City & State New York’s 2024 Trailblazers in Law list.
March 15, 2024
“This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.
March 11, 2024
Lisa Ferrari was quoted in a World IP Review article exploring how IP can play a crucial role in the fashion industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices and innovation.
March 05, 2024
Geoffrey Ferrer, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, and Steven Weisz were recognized in their practice areas based on their legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.
March 05, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Law Journal article discussing an amended bill that Governor Kathy Hochul signed, which limits New Yorkers to filing redistricting lawsuits in Manhattan and Albany, Westchester, and Erie counties.
February 14, 2024
John Ho was quoted in a SHRM article discussing OSHA’s proposed walkaround rule that allows union members on employer premises during an agency inspection
February 08, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on Spectrum News NY1 to discuss if Trump is eligible to run for president due to his conduct surrounding the January 6 insurrection.
February 07, 2024
Rose Christ, C. Towner French, and Joseph Hill were promoted to managing director, effective January 1, 2024.
February 06, 2024
Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000. Amy Divino, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Lisa Ferrari, Shane Hardy, Ashley Kessler, Lorraine Linford, Camille Miller, Melanie Miller, Brigeeta Richdale, and Edward Weisz were named to the World Trademark Review 1000 list.
January 31, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on The Middle – Unplugged with Anthony Weiner podcast to discuss how a candidate can be replaced on the ballot.
January 30, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a New York Times Article discussing the failure to file the authorizations that D.S.A. for the Many needed to raise and spend candidate funds in the 2022 elections.
January 09, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a City & State New York article discussing the process for the New York State Board of Elections to remove Trump from the ballot.
January 05, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Gothamist article discussing the New York City council members’ letter to the state Board of Elections to withhold Donald J. Trump’s name from the state’s 2024 presidential primary and general election ballots.
January 04, 2024
In a video interview with Spectrum News, Jerry Goldfeder discusses the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that decided Trump is ineligible to be president because of his role in the insurrection.
January 04, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a Spectrum News article discussing New York State Legislature and City Council members urging the State Board of Elections to disqualify Donald Trump from the primary ballot.
January 02, 2024
Richard Kalson was featured in a Law360 article that discusses his move to Cozen O’Connor.
January 02, 2024
Kalson — whose background includes counseling and representing many of the country’s leading contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners — joins the firm as a member.
December 18, 2023
Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in an article published by The Hill, discussing the hurdles for several outsider presidential candidates working to secure spots on various state ballots for the upcoming election.
December 08, 2023
John Ho was quoted in a Business Insurance article discussing the risks and legal implications for employers to store and provide naloxone.
December 08, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in an American Bar Association Journal article discussing the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action in college admissions in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which is now being used to target law firms’ diversity initiatives.
December 05, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in an Employee Benefit News article discussing the increased risk of behaviors like harassment and discrimination as more companies plan on having in-person holiday parties.
November 15, 2023
Jerry H. Goldfeder, widely regarded as among the nation’s most influential political lawyers, and Kerry T. Cooperman, an equally influential commercial litigator and nonprofit attorney with more than a decade of experience handling complex real estate disputes and counseling nonprofit organizations, join the firm's New York City office.
November 14, 2023
New York City real estate professionals’ confidence in the city’s short-term future dropped by a quarter since last year, while pessimism tripled, according to a survey conducted by the law firm of Cozen O’Connor.
November 13, 2023
Janice Sued Agresti and Erin Bolan Hines were quoted in an HRDive article discussing items that human resource professionals should include in an employer’s generative AI policy.
November 07, 2023
Michael Schmidt was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article discussing the increase of disability discrimination charges filed in federal and state agencies resulting from return to office mandates.
October 19, 2023
Amy Divino, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Trademark Prosecution Practice, has been named to the Board of Visitors for the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
October 03, 2023
Neil Quartaro, a member of the firm’s Transportation and Trade Group, has been appointed chair of the Maritime Law Association’s Maritime Bankruptcy and Insolvency Committee.
September 22, 2023
Thirteen attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and 14 were named “Rising Stars.”
August 17, 2023
Best Lawyers selected 230 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
August 16, 2023
Leni Cummins, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice,has been named an Innovation Award recipient by the New York Law Journal.
August 08, 2023
IAM Patent 1000 has named Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, Keith Fredlake, Jeffrey Gendzwill, and Edward Weisz to their 2023 list.
August 01, 2023
NEW YORK, August 1, 2023 – Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, has been named to City & State New York’s 2023 Brooklyn Power 100.
July 28, 2023
These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.
July 17, 2023
Krissoff comes to the firm from Day Pitney LLP, and joins Cozen O’Connor as a member. She will work out of the New York City office.
July 10, 2023
Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.
April 26, 2023
Jerry Goldfeder a guest on The Takeaway Podcast to discuss Dianne Feinstein’s absence from the Senate.
February 01, 2023
Kitchen, who comes to the firm from Barton LLP, joins as a member in Cozen O’Connor’s New York City office at 3 WTC.
January 23, 2023
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies adds Katrell Lewis, formerly vp of government and community partnerships for Habitat for Humanity - New York City & Westchester County, to its New York office.
October 11, 2022
The New York Law Journal has honored Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the Cozen O’Connor national Labor & Employment Department and New York office managing partner, with a 2022 “Professional Excellence Innovation Award” for the creative use of technology in his practice.
October 06, 2022
New York City real estate professionals are feeling optimistic about the city, with anti-real estate sentiment among politicians topping their list of concerns, narrowly edging out the high cost of construction.
September 14, 2022
New York attorney John Ho, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, was appointed Management Vice-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the Legal Profession Committee of the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section.
August 24, 2022
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2022 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
August 22, 2022
Geoffrey Ferrer, James Forsyth, J. Bruce Maffeo, Suzanne Mayes, Jason Shargel, and Anna Wermuth received the highest annual ratings from their peers.
August 22, 2022
210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
May 25, 2022
Ziefert brings a 20-plus-year track record of successfully representing developers, private equity funds, large investors, and institutional lenders in complex real estate investment and development transactions.
May 10, 2022
Schwab and Christ Take the Helm of a Top Ten Lobbying Practice With Deep Roots Around the State
May 05, 2022
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Melissa Brill, co-chair of the firm’s Global Insurance Department, has been elected for membership into the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
March 25, 2022
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Katie Schwab, Managing Director of the firm’s Public Strategies Group has been selected as a recipient of City & State Above & Beyond: Women Awards.
March 18, 2022
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Wendy Venoit, member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been named a 2021 Lawyer of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly.
February 28, 2022
Richard has joined the New York Office located at 3 World Trade Center as a member.
January 27, 2022
Jerry Goldfeder was a guest on the Two Lawyers Walk Into a Bar podcast to discuss the formative experiences in his life that impacted his career.
November 19, 2021
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2021 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
June 14, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Katie Schwab, managing director of the firm’s Public Strategies Group, has been named a board member of the Downtown Lower Manhattan Association (DLMA).
June 07, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Rose Christ, senior principal of the firm’s Public Strategies Group, was named to Crain’s Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives list.
June 07, 2021
Joining with him will be Christian V. Cangiano, of counsel, Elliot J. Coz, counsel, and Eric W. Huang, Christopher Paolino, and Ian Bain as associates.
May 18, 2021
Kurmanova joins the firm from Seyfarth Shaw LLP, reuniting with John Shire, who joined the firm in November 2020.
March 16, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Anupama Prasad, an associate in the firm’s Global Insurance Department, has been named to the National Association of Women’s Lawyers (NAWL) Rising List.
March 08, 2021
Knipe has spent the past 15 years with Silverstein Properties, serving in the capacity of chief legal officer and corporate secretary, and was instrumental in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center properties after 9/11.
February 18, 2021
Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’ Connor attorneys, Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Thomas Giotto (Pittsburgh – Labor and Employment) and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices. All four attorneys are also ranked in the Chambers USA Guide.
February 09, 2021
Move Consolidates Employees and Becomes the Firm’s Flagship Manhattan Office
January 27, 2021
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Geoffrey D. Ferrer, vice-chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade group, and a member of the Marshall Islands bar has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Guide.
October 20, 2020
New York – October 20, 2020 – Leni Morrison Cummins, a member of Cozen O'Connor’s Real Estate Practice, has been named a 40 Under 40 Rising Star by City & State New York.
September 29, 2020
Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
Downtown Office - Click here for a navigable map
Midtown Office - Click here for a navigable map
DOWNTOWN OFFICE
Our New York Downtown office is located in downtown, lower Manhattan. Our office is at 45 Broadway between Exchange Alley and Morris Street. The main reception area is located on the 16th floor, and we are accessible by air, train, bus, subway or car.
Air
New York is served by three principal airports. LaGuardia and JFK are in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Taxi, bus and private car services are available from all three airports.
From LaGuardia Airport:
Head north from La Guardia Rd. Bear left at Central Terminal Dr. Bear right into the Parkway West entry ramp to Manhattan. Merge into Grand Central Pky W. Take the Bklyn-QNS Expwy exit 4 to Verrazano Narrows Br./(I-278 W). Merge into Brooklyn Queens Expy E. Take the I-278 W ramp. Continue on I-278 W. Take the Tillary St exit 29 to Manhattan Br/Bklyn Civic Center, and bear right at Tillary St. Turn right at Brooklyn Bridge Blvd/Adams St. Continue on Brooklyn Brg. Bear right onto the F.D.R. Drive ramp. Take the Pearl St ramp. Turn right at Pearl St. Bear right at Water St. Turn right at Pine St. Turn left at Broadway (see information below under Parking).
From John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Take the ramp to Airport exit/Other Terminals. Continue on JFK Expy. Bear right onto the Van Wyck Expy ramp to Airport exit/Return to Terminals/Long Term Parking. Bear right at Van Wyck Expy. Continue on I-678 N. Take the Grand Central Pkwy exit 10 to La Guardia Airport/Triboro Br. Merge into Grand Central Pky W. Take the I-495 exit 10 to Long Island/Midtown Tun, and then take the I-495 W ramp to Midtown Tun. Take the I-495 W ramp, and then take exit 17 to Bklyn-Queens Expwy (I-278 W)/Brooklyn. Take the I-278 W ramp to Brooklyn. Take the Tillary St exit 29 to Manhattan Br/Bklyn Civic Center. Bear right at Tillary St. Turn right at Brooklyn Bridge Blvd/Adams St. Continue on Brooklyn Brg. Bear right onto the F.D.R. Drive ramp. Take the Pearl St ramp, and then turn right at Pearl St. Bear right at Water St. Turn right at Pine St. Turn left at Broadway (see information below under Parking).
Newark Liberty International Airport:
Take Route 78 East. Follow Route 78 to entrance to New Jersey Turnpike South. Bear left after going through the toll plaza, following signs for New York-Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking).
Train
Grand Central Station is serviced by Metro North trains. When you get off the train, look for the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #4 or #5 train Downtown to the Wall Street station stop. Then walk down Broadway approximately 1 1/2 blocks to our main entrance at 45 Broadway.
If you are traveling in via Penn Station which has trains arriving from Long Island (the LIRR), New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, you can find the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride, so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Downtown train to the Rector Street station stop which will leave you at the rear entrance of 45 Broadway. Cross the street and the entrance is next to TGIF Friday's.
Subway
The New York Downtown Office is close to several subway lines. The #4 or #5 trains Downtown to the Wall Street station stop. Walk south down Broadway (following traffic direction) to the main entrance of 45 Broadway.
The #1 train Downtown to the Rector Street station stop leaves you at the rear entrance. Cross the street and you can enter 45 Broadway through our rear building entrance. It is next to TGIF Friday's.
The E Downtown train to the World Trade Center station stop. Walk approximately 4 blocks south towards 45 Broadway.
You can also take the PATH train from Newark Penn Station; Hoboken Terminal or 23rd or 33rd streets to the last stop which is World Trade Center (WTC). You should purchase a Quik card before you get on the PATH (Fare is $1.50 each way). You can purchase at a machine or at the ticket window at both Newark Penn and Hoboken. At the World Trade Center station you have to purchase at the machine or the Hudson News store (Hudson News with cash and for multiple trips only [e.g. 11; 20 or 40 trips]). They do accept cash (dollar bills and quarters) at the entrance machines before boarding the train, but a Quik Card is more efficient. Note: You can also use your Metro card at the World Trade Center Path machines.
Bus
There are several bus companies and lines that come into the Port Authority Terminal located at Eighth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. The fastest way to get downtown is the train and depending on where in New York you are situated, take the downtown train for that area. For example, if your hotel is on the East Side of Manhattan, you would take the #4 or #5 train from a Lexington Avenue downtown train station. If your hotel is on the West Side of Manhattan, you would take the #1 train from the Times Square Station. (You can transport yourself from the West Side to the East Side by an underground shuttle.) If you choose to take a bus when you come out of the Port of Authority, go out to 42nd and walk one block to 42nd & Seventh Avenue. The M20 goes to Battery Park and the fare is $2.00. You can then walk to 45 Broadway. The MTA bus information number is 718-330-1234.
Car
From Philadelphia:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North. Follow signs to New York-Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking).
From Northern New Jersey:
New Jersey Turnpike South/I-95. Take the turnpike extension toward New York/Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking)
Parking
As noted above, the Battery Park Garage (operated by Edison Parking Management) (phone# 212-425-1065) is located at 70 Greenwich Street (1/2 block from the office). This is the most convenient garage to our building. The cost is: $24 on a weekday for 12 hours or less.
Hotels
New York Marriott Financial Center
85 West Street, New York, NY 10006
212-385-4900
Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
Two West Street, New York, NY 10004
212-344-0800
* Ask for their corporate rate.
MIDTOWN OFFICE
Our New York Midtown office is located at 277 Park Avenue between East 47th and East 48th Streets in midtown Manhattan. We are accessible by air, train, bus, subway or car.
Air
New York is served by three principal airports. LaGuardia and JFK are in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Taxi, bus and private car services are available from all three airports.
From LaGuardia Airport:
Start out going northeast on LaGuardia Rd.
Turn slight left toward terminal A/Marine Air
Terminal/Rental Car Returns.
Turn slight left toward Terminal A/Marine Air
Terminal/Parking Lots 6-7
Turn slight left onto Central Terminal Dr.
Take the Airport exit ramp
Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy West toward Manhattan.
Merge onto Brooklyn-Queens Expy East via Exit 4 toward I-278 W/Staten Island.
Merge onto i-278 W/ Brooklyn-Queens Expy.
Take the I-495/Long Island Expwy Exit, Exit 35, toward Midtown Tunnel/Eastern LI Greenpoint Ave.
Merge onto I-495 West via Exit 35W on the left toward Midtown Tunnel /Manhattan (portions toll).
Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
Keep left at the fork to go on E. 37th St.
Turn right onto 3rd Ave.
Turn left onto E. 47th St.
Turn right onto Park Ave.
End at 277 Park Avenue
From John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Stay straight to go onto JFK Expy.
Exit/Return to Terminals/Long Term Parking/Rental Car Returns
Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy W. via Exit 10 on the Left toward LaGuardia Airport/Triboro Br.
Take the I-495/Long Is. Expy Exit, Exit 10E-W, toward Eastern Long Is./Manhattan
Merge onto I-495 W/ Long Is. Expy via Exit 10W on the Left.
Take the I-278 W Exit, Exit 17W, toward Bklyn-Queens Expwy/Brooklyn
Merge onto I-495 W via the exit on the Left toward Midtown Tun/Manhattan (Portions toll)
Keep Right at the fork in the ramp
Keep Left at the fork to go on E. 37th St.
Turn Right onto 3rd Ave.
Turn Left onto E. 47th St.
Turn Right onto Park Ave.
End at 277 Park Ave
Newark Liberty International Airport:
Start out going North. Merge onto I-78 Express Ln E toward Holland Tunnel/I-95/New Jersey
Turnpike/New York City.
I-78 Express Ln E becomes I-78 E (Portions toll)
Take the Exit
Take the I-95 N/N J Turnpike North exit on the Left
Keep Left to take I-95 N/New Jersey Turnpike N toward I-80/Exits 15E - 18E/US-46/Lincoln Tunnel (Portions toll)
Take Exit 16E toward Lincoln Tunnel/New York City.
Keep Left to take NJ-495 E toward Lincoln Tunnel (Portions toll) (Crossing into New York)
Take the exit on the Left toward I-495 E.42 St./Rt.-9A/All Points
Stay straight to go onto Dyer Ave.
Turn Right onto W. 42nd St.
Turn Left onto 8th Ave.
Turn Right onto W. 48th St.
End at 277 Park Ave
Train
Grand Central Station is serviced by Metro North trains. When you get off the train, look for the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Uptown train one stop to Times Square - 42nd Street. Change trains at Times Square to the S shuttle train one stop to Grand Central Station. When you get off the train, follow signs for Grand Central Terminal Main Concourse. Follow Northwest Passage hall and stairs to 46th Street and Park Avenue to our main entrance at 277 Park Avenue
If you are traveling in via Penn Station which has trains arriving from Long Island (the LIRR), New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, you can find the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride, so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Downtown train to the Rector Street station stop which will leave you at the rear entrance of 45 Broadway. Cross the street and the entrance is next to TGIF Friday's.
Subway
The New York Midtown Office is close to several subway lines. Take #4,4,6 or 7 and Shuttle trains to the Grand Central-42nd Street station stop. When you get off the train, follow signs for Grand Central Terminal Main Concourse. Follow “Northwest Passage” hall and stairs to 46th Street and Park Avenue to our main entrance at 277 Park Avenue.
Bus
There are several bus companies and lines that come into the Port Authority Terminal located at Eighth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. From Port Authority, you can take the #7 subway or Shuttle subway to Grand Central Terminal to 277 Park Avenue via the “Northwest Passage” 46th Street exit. The MTA bus information number is 718-330-1234.
Car
From Philadelphia:
Take Race Street to Ben Franklin Bridge - Follow Rt. 30 East (Admiral Wilson Blvd.).
Stay to your left, to the Airport Circle.
Switch from Rt. 30 East to Rt. 38 East - Follow three miles or so to Rt. 73 South – Rt. 73 will put you on the NJ Turnpike North.
Continue on Turnpike to Exit #16 (E or W, E is more direct). Exit at #16 and take the Lincoln Tunnel into the City. Follow the signs for 40th Street and North. (Not 36th Street and South). Turn right onto 40th Street. This is the first right turn you can make. Be careful not to turn up the bus ramp!
Follow 40th to Park Ave. You will go past 7th Ave, Broadway, 6th Ave. (Avenue of the Americas), 5th Ave., and Madison Ave.
Turn left onto Park Ave.
The address 277 is between 47th and 48th. See below for nearby parking.
Parking
CENTRAL PARKING
135 East 47th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenues)
800-836-6666
MYERS PARKING
380 Madison Avenue at 46th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
212-682-3788
Hotels
New York Marriott East Side
525 Lexington Avenue at 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-755-4000
Fax: 212-751-3440
Sales: 212-715-4260
Sales fax: 212-980-6175
Toll-free: 800-242-8684
DoubleTree Metropolitan Hotel
569 Lexington Avenue at 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
212-752-7000
General Transportation Telephone Numbers and Websites
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Lakeland Bus Line 973-366-0600
Long Island Railroad 718-217-5477
MetroNorth Railroad 212-532-4900
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) 718-330-1234
New Jersey Transit 800-626-7433
PATH 800-234-7284
Port Authority Bus Terminal 212-565-8484
New York Waterway Ferry Service 800-53FERRY
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 800-AIR-RIDE
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 800-AIR-RIDE
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 800-EWR-INFO