Howard Schweitzer Named to Fast Company’s Impact Council of Leading Innovators

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 8, 2025 – Howard Schweitzer, Chief Executive Officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS), has been named to the Fast Company Impact Council, an invitation-only collective of the most innovative leaders in business. The Council brings together top executives, founders, visionaries, designers, and changemakers from companies such as Abbott, Deloitte, Delta Airlines, Oracle, Verizon, and Visa to explore how innovation can drive progress across business.

As CEO of CPS—a multijurisdictional, bipartisan government relations and communication firm—Howard leads more than 50 professionals across nine offices along the East Coast and Midwest. He guides the firm’s strategy and oversees client advocacy at every level of government, navigating challenges at the intersection of business and government. With decades of experience spanning public service and private-sector advisory roles, Howard has become a trusted voice on the political, legislative, and regulatory forces influencing business decisions in real time. His appointment to the Council reflects his commitment to bridging the worlds of government and business to deliver meaningful results.

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About Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies

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.

About Cozen O’Connor

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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