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Cozen O’Connor Lawyers and Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

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.

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Cozen O’Connor has assembled one of the most formidable transportation groups of any major U.S. law firm. The team includes more than 20 attorneys with decades of experience in maritime, aviation, logistics, intermodal and ground transport.

Our attorneys represent clients involved in every aspect of the transportation industry, including ocean carriers; cruise lines and ferry companies; air carriers and aviation companies; logistics providers; surface transporters; joint ventures, trade associations and equipment pools; financial institutions, investors and insurers; and many others.

We are recognized leaders in transportation regulations and competition law, commercial contracting, asset-backed financing, joint ventures and cooperative associations, litigation, and government affairs. Our attorneys provide counsel through a diverse range of transportation practices:

 

Members of Cozen O’Connor have testified as experts on maritime and aviation law in proceedings before foreign tribunals, served on U.S. delegations to negotiate and implement bilateral and international transportation and security agreements, contributed to industry-recognized legal publications, and received the highest rankings from Chambers and Partners USA and other sources.

Through our long and successful representation of major players in the global transport industry, Cozen O’Connor has developed a sophisticated understanding of the financial and operational realities that underlie every business decision. This degree of practical industry knowledge is rare among outside counsel, and it enables our attorneys to provide exceptionally useful, commercially astute advice.

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Publications

U.S. Court of International Trade Enjoins IEEPA Tariffs, But Federal Circuit Stays the Injunctions [Alert]

May 30, 2025

Micah Myers and Brett Crow discuss the recent updates and decisions regarding Trump-era tariffs imposed under the IEEPA.

U.S. DOT Proposes Significant Reforms for Administrative Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Guidance

May 27, 2025

Michael Deutsch discusses the U.S. DOT's proposed reforms, which aim to enhance due process, transparency, and procedural protections, particularly within the airline industry.

The SHIPS for America Act [Alert]

May 07, 2025

Jeffrey Lewis details the recently introduced Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act.

FAA Extends Comment Period on Aircraft Privacy Proposals [Alert]

May 06, 2025

Robyn Miller and Michael Deutsch provide an update on the FAA's recent RFC.

DOT Seeks to Identify Regulatory Obligations for Repeal or Modification [Alert]

April 14, 2025

Amanda Losacco and Michael Deutsch discuss the Department of Transportation's request for public comment to assist DOT in identifying regulatory obligations that can be modified or repealed.

ABSCA: $1.1 Million Reduction Appropriate For Unapproved Foreign-Flag Vessel Use [Alert]

April 07, 2025

Geof Ferrer and Matthew Howell discuss a decision by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals penalizing a contractor for failure to use a U.S.-flag vessel in Bahrain.

Government Contractors: It’s Time to Get Comfortable With Change [HR Dive]

March 19, 2025

Eric Leonard and Rachel Schwartz contributed an article to HR Dive discussing the need for government contractors to be prepared for robust changes to federal contracting requirements during the current administration.

Making Sense of Trump’s Day One and Two Pronouncements on Trade and Tariffs [Alerts]

January 23, 2025

Micah Myers, Eric Leonard, Michael Deutsch, and Brett Crow discuss the first two days of the Trump administration and what his memorandum might mean for tariffs.

Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2025

September 02, 2024

Jonathon Foglia and Amanda Geary Losacco contributed the United States Chapter to the Lexology Panoramic Air Transport 2025 guide.

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Events & Seminars

Upcoming Events

M&A Under the Microscope: New Emerging Trends and Cost Impacts in an Era of Efficiency 

June 17, 2025 - Washington, D.C.

Eric Leonard will speak on the “M&A Under the Microscope: New Emerging Trends and Cost Impacts in an Era of Efficiency” panel at the 16th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits.

Past Events

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In The News

Cozen O’Connor Lawyers and Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

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.

Marine Money Selects Cozen O’Connor for 2024 Offshore Wild Card Deal of the Year Award

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.

Ten Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

June 03, 2025

Seven attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and three were named Rising Stars, a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40.

Former MarAd Legal Head Joins Cozen O’Connor

June 03, 2025

Jeffrey Lewis was quoted in a Waterways Journal article discussing his move to Cozen O’Connor and his career before joining the firm.

The Undoing of Biden’s Wage-Hour Legacy Has Begun

May 14, 2025

Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing the Trump administration’s decision to no longer enforce the Biden-era rule that raised the minimum wage for federal contractors.

Cozen O'Connor Hires Maritime Admin's Former Chief Counsel

May 06, 2025

Jeffrey Lewis, Robert Magovern, and Meridith Moldenhauer were quoted in a Law360 article discussing Jeffrey’s practice and transition to Cozen O’Connor.

Cozen O'Connor Welcomes Maritime Attorney Jeffrey Hardin Lewis to its Transportation and Trade Group

May 05, 2025

Lewis comes to Cozen O'Connor from the federal Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration.

Federal Contract Issues May Lead to W&H Suits, Lawyer Says

March 26, 2025

Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was interviewed in a Law360 article discussing what the rescission of Executive Order 14026 means for contractors and their wage obligations.

Trump Revokes Fed. Contractor Wage Order That Led To Suits

March 19, 2025

Eric Leonard, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice, was quoted in a Law360 article discussing President Donald Trump’s recission of Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14026, which increases the federal wage for federal contract workers.

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Contacts

David Heffernan

Co-Chair, Transportation & Trade

dheffernan@cozen.com

(202) 463-2537

Robert K. Magovern

Co-Chair, Transportation & Trade

rmagovern@cozen.com

(202) 463-2539

Geoffrey D. Ferrer

Co-Vice Chair, Transportation & Trade

gferrer@cozen.com

(212) 908-1201

Jonathon H. Foglia

Co-Vice Chair, Transportation & Trade

jfoglia@cozen.com

(202) 912-4871

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Awards

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Leadership, OMPs, Other Promotions

March 11, 2025

Cozen O’Connor announced today new practice group leadership, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

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.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

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.”

Three Cozen O’Connor Transportation & Trade Attorneys Selected to Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2024

December 01, 2023

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that David Heffernan, chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, Jeffrey F. Lawrence, co-chair of the firm’s International Practice, and Jonathon Foglia, member of the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, have been selected to Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2024.

Business Today Names 32 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to Its Top 10 Lists

July 28, 2023

These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.

Eighty-eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 23 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

June 05, 2023

Of the 88 lawyers ranked, 17 lawyers have been recognized nationally, and eighteen were recognized in Band 1. Eight of the firm's practice areas have been recognized nationally, and nine were ranked Band 1.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Chambers Global Rankings

February 22, 2023

Chambers Global has recognized six Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), Michael Osborne (Toronto – Antitrust & Competition), Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), and Steven Weisz (Toronto – Bankruptcy & Restructuring) as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 30 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally

November 30, 2022

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 30 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.

21 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

October 03, 2022

Super Lawyers has named 21 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

13 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named 2022 D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

July 12, 2022

Super Lawyers has named 13 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2022 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chambers Ranks 86 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 22 Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

June 02, 2022

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 86 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2022 edition.

Matthew Howell Appointed an American Bar Association Adviser to the Uniform State Laws Study Committee on Antitrust

February 25, 2022

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Matthew Howell, an associate in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group, has been appointed by the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association (ABA) to serve as an adviser to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (ULC) Study Committee on Antitrust.

Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Chambers Global Rankings

February 17, 2022

Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’Connor attorneys: Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Shane Hardy (Toronto – Intellectual Property), and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 Practice Areas Nationwide, 121 Practice Areas Regionally

November 04, 2021

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 29 practice areas nationwide and 121 practice areas regionally.

Super Lawyers Recognizes 17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in New York

October 04, 2021

Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

More Than 205 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers selected 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

82 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 19 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2021 Guide

May 26, 2021

Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 82 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2021 edition; of those, 15 lawyers have been recognized nationally.

Twelve Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 05, 2021

Super Lawyers has named 12 Cozen O'Connor attorneys to its 2021 Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.

JD Supra Selects Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys as Top Authors

April 05, 2021

Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Bernard Nash and Lori Kalani, co-chairs of the firm’s State Attorneys General practice, Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, and Rachel Welford, an attorney in the firm’s Transportation & Trade Group have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2020.

Geoffrey D. Ferrer Recognized in 2021 Chambers Asia-Pacific Rankings

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.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 Practice Areas Nationwide, 115 Practice Areas Regionally

November 05, 2020

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a “Best Law Firm” in 25 practice areas nationwide and 115 practice areas regionally.

200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch By The Best Lawyers In America

August 20, 2020

Best Lawyers selected 200 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 23 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (Copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Eisenberg, Ferrer, Giotto and Tilson Recognized in 2020 Chambers Global Rankings

February 17, 2020

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.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized As a Best Law Firm in 24 Practice Areas Nationwide, 106 Practice Areas Regionally

November 05, 2019

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field.

Six Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named 2020 “Lawyers of the Year” By Best Lawyers in America

August 28, 2019

Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that six of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America.

138 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America

August 28, 2019

Best Lawyers selected 138 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 21 of the firm’s national offices for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

13 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

April 25, 2019

The 2019 Washington, D.C, edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Thomson Reuters, has named 13 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

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M&A Under the Microscope: New Emerging Trends and Cost Impacts in an Era of Efficiency 

Washington, D.C. 06/17/2025

Eric Leonard will speak on the “M&A Under the Microscope: New Emerging Trends and Cost Impacts in an Era of Efficiency” panel at the 16th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits.

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