PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2026 — Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today announced the addition of Mikecia Witherspoon as principal in its Philadelphia office.
April 27, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2026 — Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today announced the addition of Mikecia Witherspoon as principal in its Philadelphia office.
“Mikecia has spent her career at the intersection of government, higher education and community institutions, having recently represented a U.S. senator across eastern Pennsylvania,” said Howard Schweitzer, CEO of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. “That breadth of experience is exactly what our clients need, and we’re fortunate to have her.”
Witherspoon brings more than a decade of experience in local, state and federal government relations, public policy and strategic communications. In her new role, Witherspoon will support the firm’s Pennsylvania practice and strengthen its ability to serve clients across the region.
“I’ve spent my career working to solve problems for Pennsylvania’s communities and institutions, and I’m excited to do that now on behalf of the firm’s clients,” Witherspoon said. “Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies has built a first-rate team, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
Witherspoon most recently served as eastern regional director for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), where she led outreach and engagement across the 20 counties of eastern Pennsylvania, advised municipalities and nonprofits through the federal appropriations process and represented the senator before civic leaders, nonprofit executives, and local and state elected officials.
Previously, she served as government relations officer at Community College of Philadelphia, reporting directly to the president and leading the development and implementation of legislative and government relations strategies for the institution. Her background also includes roles with the Philadelphia mayor’s office, the Kenney for Mayor campaign and the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania.
Witherspoon earned a Master’s in Public Administration from the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College.
“Mikecia’s deep relationships in Philadelphia and across the commonwealth, combined with her experience at every level of government, make her an ideal fit for our practice,” Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Managing Director Joe Hill said. “We’re delighted to welcome her to the firm.”
About Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the international law firm Cozen O’Connor, is a government relations and communications firm committed to a bipartisan approach to problem-solving and opportunity creation. The firm’s government relations practice offers a full range of federal, state, and local lobbying services, including legislative and executive branch advocacy, policy analysis and tracking, assistance with government procurement and funding programs, and crisis management. The communications practice delivers a comprehensive suite of strategic messaging services, including coalition and grassroots management, crisis and reputation management, creative design, digital strategy, executive positioning and thought leadership, issue advocacy, litigation communications, media and presentation training, media relations, and strategic research and analysis. Its client base spans multiple industries, including health care, transportation, technology, hospitality, education, construction, energy, real estate, entertainment, financial services, and insurance.
About Cozen O’Connor
Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 35 offices across two continents.
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Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, an affiliate of the international law firm Cozen O’Connor, is a bipartisan government relations practice representing clients before the federal government and in cities and states throughout the country. With offices in Washington D.C., Richmond, Albany, New York City, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Chicago, and Santa Monica, the firm’s public strategies professionals offer a full complement of government affairs services, including legislative and executive branch advocacy, policy analysis, assistance with government procurement and funding programs, and crisis management. Its client base spans multiple industries, including healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education, construction, energy, real estate, entertainment, financial services, and insurance.
Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 775 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle-market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 31 offices across two continents.
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