PHILADELPHIA, May 26, 2022 — Stephen Cozen and Mark Alderman have been named to the 2022 City & State Pennsylvania Power 100 list. The list includes leaders whose fortunes have been favored through yet another year of pandemic-impacted transition. Politicians elected to new offices, members of the administration, veteran lawmakers, influential lobbyists, labor leaders, and other notable players are all profiled here as they make their presence felt throughout the commonwealth.
Cozen is the founder and chairman of Cozen O’Connor, a Philadelphia-based law firm. An accomplished litigator and counselor, Cozen is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a designation held by only the most respected and experienced courtroom practitioners, a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a senior fellow of the Advisory Board of the Litigation Counsel of America. He is also well-recognized as a consummate strategist, an appellate advocate, and is frequently called upon for appellate advice, counsel, and oral advocacy before both state and federal appellate courts. Cozen is a nationally recognized lecturer and author on a wide variety of legal and litigation issues, and judicial opinions frequently cite his articles and texts as authoritative references.
Alderman is the founder and chairman of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, working with clients to advocate their interests with lawmakers, executive branch officials, and regulatory personnel in local, state, and federal government with an emphasis on health care and cannabis matters. Among his recent public and professional affiliations, Alderman is or has been a member of the 57th Electoral College, the board of directors of the NASDAQ Futures Exchange, the advisory board of Phoenix Venture Partners Fund III & PVP Seed Fund, Democratic National Committee National Finance Committee (Pennsylvania chair), the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team, the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the Obama for America National Finance Committee, the U.S. Attorney Nominating Commission, the Judicial Selection Commission for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Kerry for President National Finance Committee (co-chair), and the advisory board of Philadelphia International Airport (chair).
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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