NEW YORK, October 4, 2021 — Super Lawyers has named 17 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list. Twelve attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and five were named “Rising Stars,” a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5 percent of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5 percent of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.
2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers
Jonathan A. Ballan – Government Finance
Melissa Brill – Insurance Coverage
Michael B. de Leeuw – Business Litigation
Joseph Dever – Criminal Defense: White Collar
Kenneth K. Fisher – Land Use/ Zoning
John S. Ho – Employment & Labor
Menachem J. Kastner – Real Estate
J. Bruce Maffeo – Criminal Defense: White Collar
Neil Quartaro – Transportation/Maritime
Christopher Raleigh – Insurance Coverage
Michael C. Schmidt – Labor & Employment
Stuart A. Shorenstein – Business/Corporate
2021 New York Metro Rising Stars
James L. Ansorge – Government Relations
Laura B. Dowgin – Insurance Coverage
Ashley G. Kessler – Intellectual Property
Rafael Rivera – Insurance Coverage
Kelly A. Zerillo – Estate & Probate
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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