Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS), the bipartisan government relations and communications affiliate of international law firm Cozen O’Connor, today announced the addition of Donovan W. Pepper as principal and director of national strategic partnerships.
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We are proud to announce that Michael Heller, CEO of Cozen O’Connor, and Joe Hill, managing director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies in Philadelphia, have been named to Philadelphia Magazine’s 2025 Top 150 Most Influential Philadelphians list. This recognition celebrates individuals who have shaped our region’s past and are defining its future — leaders, pioneers, and guiding lights shaping the trajectory of our city. Michael and Joe exemplify this influence through their leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on the Philadelphia business and civic community.
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Managing Director
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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