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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

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Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Cozen O’Connor’s Minnesota office opened in 2013 with more than 20 lawyers serving local and international clients in a wide variety of areas, including corporate, bankruptcy & restructuring, antitrust, real estate finance and development, litigation, international trade law, securities and financing, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and sports law.

 

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Christopher J. Bellini

Christopher J. Bellini

Chair, Private Equity
Co-Chair, Capital Markets & Securities

Ketan Bhirud

Ketan Bhirud

Member

Vadim Braginsky

Vadim Braginsky

Counsel

Steven J. Dickinson

Steven J. Dickinson

Co-Chair, International Practice

Katheryn A. Gettman

Katheryn A. Gettman

Member

Paul D. Hallgren

Paul D. Hallgren

Associate

Cassandra Jacobsen

Cassandra Jacobsen

Associate

Taylor Kasinkas

Taylor Kasinkas

Associate

Steven P.  Katkov

Steven P. Katkov

Member

Heather L. Marx

Heather L. Marx

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Samuel E. Mogensen

Samuel E. Mogensen

Associate

Barbara Müller

Barbara Müller

Member

Joel D.  Nesset

Joel D. Nesset

Member

Miguel Alexander Pozo

Miguel Alexander Pozo

Member

Edgar G. Rapoport

Edgar G. Rapoport

Member

John Reich

John Reich

Senior Principal, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Jon M. Schoenwetter

Jon M. Schoenwetter

Associate

Steven H. Silton

Steven H. Silton

Member

Curt N. Trisko

Curt N. Trisko

Member

Thomas G. Wallrich

Thomas G. Wallrich

Office Managing Partner

Hannah Wind

Hannah Wind

Government Affairs Associate, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Kristi Adair Zentner

Kristi Adair Zentner

Member
Co-Chair, Women’s Initiative

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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Put Yourself in the Right Position to Take Advantage of Opportunities as They Arise,' Says Heather Marx of Cozen O'Connor

August 21, 2024 Heather Marx was featured in a Law.com article discussing her role as the vice chair office managing partner for the firm’s Minneapolis office.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Cassandra Jacobsen Named “Up & Coming” Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine

August 07, 2024 Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named a 2024 “Up & Coming” attorney.

Cassandra Jacobsen Selected to Participate in Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s 2024-2025 Leadership Minnesota Program

August 05, 2024 Cassandra Jacobsen, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, has been selected by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to be a member of its 2024-2025 Leadership Minnesota program.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

July 22, 2024 Thomas G. Wallrich and Christopher J. Bellini were recognized as Super Lawyers, and John E. Crozier, Cassandra Jacobsen, Samuel E. Mogensen, and Curt N. Trisko were named Rising Stars.

Fourteen Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Named to Minnesota Monthly “Top Lawyers” list

July 09, 2024 The list will appear in the July/August 2024 issue of Minnesota Monthly

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Miguel Alexander Pozo Reappointed to Minnesota Federal District Court Judicial Selection Committee

February 02, 2024 Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Miguel Alexander Pozo has been reappointed by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to their judicial selection committee.

10 Questions with Heather Marx

November 14, 2023 Heather Marx was featured in a Hennepin Lawyer article discussing her practice, the unique challenges women face in the legal profession, and the advice she will never forget.

2023 Top Women in Law: Heather Marx

November 10, 2023 Heather Marx was featured in a Minnesota Lawyer Magazine spotlight, discussing her career as an attorney.

Winter’s Coming. Tell Us About Your Dream Vacation Getaway

November 07, 2023 Cassandra Jacobsen was featured in a Minnesota State Bar Association LexBlog discussing her dream vacation getaway.

Cozen O’Connor’s Heather Marx Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s Inaugural Top Women in Law List

September 08, 2023 Heather Marx, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation practice and vice-chair of the firm’s Trade Remedies practice, has been named by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine to its inaugural “Top Women in Law” list.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Business Today Names 32 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to Its Top 10 Lists

July 28, 2023 These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.

Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers

July 17, 2023 Thomas G. Wallrich was recognized as a Super Lawyer, and Cassandra Jacobsen and Curt N. Trisko were named Rising Stars.

Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys in its 2023 Guide

July 10, 2023 Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.

The Law of Business

September 19, 2022 Katie Gettman is featured in a University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) article discussing her career path and what led her to become a business transactions lawyer.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor Minneapolis Attorney Jon Schoenwetter Named an “Up & Coming” Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine

August 10, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS, August 10, 2022 — Minneapolis attorney Jon Schoenwetter, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice, has been named a 2022 “Up & Coming” attorney by Minnesota Lawyer magazine.

Cozen O’Connor’s Katheryn Gettman Named To Twin Cities Business 2022 Notable Women in Law List

February 16, 2022 Cozen O’Connor corporate attorney Katheryn Gettman, a member in the firm’s Minneapolis office, has been named by Twin Cities Business Magazine to its 2022 Notable Women in Law list.

Super Lawyers Names Two Minnesota Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2021 List

July 20, 2021 Super Lawyers has named two Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists

Tips for Expediting the Supply Chain Backlog

May 25, 2021 Heather Marx was featured in an article published by EPS News discussing how there are certain measures businesses can take to streamline the processing of shipments by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Cozen O’Connor’s Heather Marx named to The American Lawyer’s 2021 Midwest Trailblazers list

April 20, 2021 Heather Marx, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation practice and vice-chair of the firm’s Trade Remedies practice, has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2021 inaugural list of Midwest Trailblazers.

Super Lawyers Names Four Minnesota Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2020 List

July 23, 2020 Super Lawyers has named four Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Three were recognized as Super Lawyers and one was named “Rising Star.”

Cozen O’Connor’s Corporate Practice Continues Rapid Growth, Adding Minnesota Attorney Katheryn A. Gettman

May 11, 2020 Gettman is the eleventh attorney to join the firm’s Corporate Practice this month,

Cozen O'Connor: Women in Leadership

December 04, 2019 Four of Cozen O'Connor's Minneapolis-based attorneys - Heather Marx, Barbara Muller, Tina Syring and Kristi Zentner - are highlighted in a Women in Law leadership feature in Attorney at Law Magazine.

Contacts

Thomas G. Wallrich

Office Managing Partner

twallrich@cozen.com

(612) 260-9002

Heather L. Marx

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

hmarx@cozen.com

(612) 260-9004

Connie Luckey

Office Manager

cluckey@cozen.com

(312) 382-3114