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Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Counsel

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Kyle Gough

Kyle Gough

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Chad Groulx

Chad Groulx

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Oliver C. Hanson

Oliver C. Hanson

Chair, Canadian Corporate & Securities Litigation Practice

Shane Hardy

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Chair, Canadian Intellectual Property Practice Group

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Chair, Canadian/U.S. Cross Border

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Nicholas Krishan

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Atoussa Mahmoudpour

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Steven Weisz Featured in Bankruptcy & Restructuring Roundtable

November 15, 2024 Steven Weisz participated in CorporateLiveWire's Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2024 Virtual Round Table.

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in 8 Practice Areas for 2025

November 08, 2024 These rankings are based on research and data collected through the "Law Firm Survey," as well as the feedback of almost 2,200 clients, more than 4,600 lawyers, 206 interviews with practice group and firm leaders.

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.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

September 04, 2024 Best Lawyers Canada has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

September 03, 2024 The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.

Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named to the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

March 29, 2024 Andrew Elbaz, Rory Godinho, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Steven Weisz, and Kevin Zimka were named to the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2024.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

February 15, 2024 The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review 2024

February 06, 2024 Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department was recognized by World Trademark Review 1000. Amy Divino, Noelle Engle-Hardy, Lisa Ferrari, Shane Hardy, Ashley Kessler, Lorraine Linford, Camille Miller, Melanie Miller, Brigeeta Richdale, and Edward Weisz were named to the World Trademark Review 1000 list.

Atoussa Mahmoudpour named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by WXN

October 30, 2023 Her leadership skills and commitment to thrive have led her to be recognized as one of WXN’s Top 100 award recipient in the Professionals category in 2021 and 2023. Atoussa has also been recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and was the winner of the Western Canada General Counsel, Tomorrow's Leader Award in 2022.

Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Chambers Canada

October 13, 2023 Shane Hardy (Intellectual Property), Michael G. Osborne (Competition/Antitrust: Litigators), and Steven J. Weisz (Restructuring/Insolvency) were also recognized in the 2023 Chambers Global rankings.

Ten Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

August 24, 2023 Ten Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada

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.

Cozen O’Connor Picks Attorney Atoussa Mahmoudpour to Lead its New Canadian Life Sciences & Technology Practice

July 24, 2023 Atoussa Mahmoudpour has joined its North American Corporate Law group and will chair its new Canadian Life Sciences & Technology practice.

Cozen O’Connor Taps Litigator Andrea Piercy to Lead its Canadian Employment Law Practice Expansion

March 27, 2023 As chair of the firm’s Canadian Employment Law Practice, Piercy will represent clients in employment law disputes, provide advice relating to employment agreements and terminations, and help clients develop and/or revise corporate-level employment policies and procedures.

Four Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named to the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

March 14, 2023 Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Steven Weisz, and Kevin Zimka were named to the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023.

Cozen O’Connor’s Canadian Buildout Continues with the Addition of John Tsiofas as Director of Canadian Operations

January 26, 2023 Tsiofas, who previously served as chief operating officer at Canadian firms Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, will work out of the firm’s Toronto office.

Cozen O'Connor's Recent Canadian Growth Featured on Law.com International

November 16, 2022 In the article, "Foreign Firms Making Waves in Canada's Mid-Market" Law.com discusses Cozen O'Connor's recent growth in Toronto and Vancouver.

Cozen O’Connor Adds Veteran Tax Attorney Kevin Zimka to Canadian Tax Group

September 19, 2022 Cozen O’Connor announced veteran corporate tax attorney Kevin Zimka has joined its Vancouver office as a Shareholder.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

August 30, 2022 Best Lawyers selected five Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada and one attorney from the Vancouver office for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

British Columbia Securities Commission Litigation Manager Jeremy Gellis Joins Cozen O’Connor in Vancouver

June 06, 2022 Gellis joins the firm as a member and will represent clients facing securities regulatory proceedings, enforcement-related litigation, and investigation matters.

Cozen O’Connor Continues its Canadian Expansion, Adding Another Three Attorneys to Its Vancouver, B.C. Office

March 21, 2022 Elizabeth Holden, Gosia Piasecka, and Nicholas Krishan will reunite with former colleagues Rory Godinho, Kathy Tang, Lucy Schilling, Brian Fast, and Iain Mingo — five corporate attorneys who moved to Cozen O’Connor from the same Canadian firm earlier this month.

Cozen O’Connor Continues International Expansion with Corporate Additions, Moves to New Vancouver Office Space

March 07, 2022 Rory Godinho, Kathy Tang, Lucy Schilling, Brian Fast, and Iain Mingo have joined Cozen O’Connor from a major national Canadian law firm.

Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers in Canada

August 26, 2021 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected three Cozen O’Connor lawyers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Cozen O’Connor Expands International Offices with Strategic Additions in Vancouver and Toronto

June 14, 2021 The new additions will further expand the firm’s North American Intellectual Property, Securities Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Product Liability, and Commercial Litigation practices.
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Contacts

Kathy Tang

Office Managing Counsel

kathytang@cozen.com

(236) 317-5571

Jeremy Gellis

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Counsel

jgellis@cozen.com

(236) 317-6215

Lucy Schilling

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Counsel

lschilling@cozen.com

(236) 317-5570

John Tsiofas

Director of Canadian Operations

jtsiofas@cozen.com

(416) 639-6670

Lorin Birnie

Office Manager

lbirnie@cozen.com

(778) 357-3274

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