About
Provided by Cozen O'Connor
The Cozen O’Connor State AG Group was one of the first teams dedicated to representing clients in AG investigations and litigation, and counseling clients on state AG matters. Our attorneys work at the cutting edge of issues of critical importance to AGs, including antitrust, cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer protection, the environment, and labor laws. We serve a wide range of clients, from nimble startups to Fortune 50 companies. With more than 40 years’ experience, and backed by the resources of an AmLaw Global 100 firm, we help companies analyze and interpret AGs’ interests and understand how those interests inform their enforcement and policy priorities. We actively engage in dialogue with AG offices and regularly attend AG events and meetings to advocate on our clients’ behalf. Our team is nationally recognized for our deep understanding of how every AG office operates and our relationships in the AG community. When AGs focus their attention on a company’s activities or business practices, we advise preemptively on how to avoid becoming the target of an investigation, and should an investigation be launched, help to achieve expeditious (and ideally non-public) resolutions. Our experienced team of litigators also represents clients facing federal regulatory scrutiny on a wide range of issues, particularly those involving consumer protection, antitrust, and data privacy. We are a one stop shop for advice on the joint or parallel actions of federal regulators and AGs.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor boasts a dedicated state attorneys general practice with a wide geographic reach. Its well-connected attorneys are able to advocate on behalf of clients on a wide range of issues, including sensitive investigations. The team is a strong choice for securing regulatory approvals from state attorneys general, including in the context of significant M&A.
Work Highlights
- Cozen O'Connor represented Marriott International in an investigation by 50 state attorneys general into a data security breach.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Cozen team does an outstanding job responding to complex circumstances and providing long-term sophisticated strategies. The depth and breadth of the team is remarkable."
"The team is fantastic at understanding our business, flagging issues and helping clients take steps forward. The lawyers are beyond responsive."
"The firm provides an expansive and integrative strategy with extensive experience across all state attorneys general offices. They are very well connected, with a reputation for being the best for state-by-state regulatory advice."
"The Cozen team does an outstanding job responding to complex circumstances and providing long-term sophisticated strategies. The depth and breadth of the team is remarkable."
"The team is fantastic at understanding our business, flagging issues and helping clients take steps forward. The lawyers are beyond responsive."
"The firm provides an expansive and integrative strategy with extensive experience across all state attorneys general offices. They are very well connected, with a reputation for being the best for state-by-state regulatory advice."
Notable Practitioners
Milton Marquis concentrates his practice on the representation of corporations in state attorneys general investigations. He is especially active in the consumer protection and antitrust areas.
"His intelligence is off the charts."
"Milton is known for his mastery of legal and factual details in antitrust and data privacy matters."
"He has good experience and exposure, and knows this practice and its nuances well."
Former Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore acts on behalf of corporations and trade associations in relation to government investigations.
"He provides great help and has a superior network of attorneys general across the country. He is a really impressive trusted counsel."
Siran Faulders concentrates on the representation of businesses in connection with state attorneys general investigations. She has experience with a wide array of industries including tobacco, pharmaceuticals and financial services.
"Siran is approachable and has a keen political awareness. She understands the bigger picture and is able to engage with the regulators and their staff."
"Siran is extremely trustworthy, always going above and beyond and being very inventive. Her relationships before those state attorneys general are very valued."
"She is a very skilled negotiator and has tremendous credibility with state attorneys general offices."
Lori Kalani cochairs the firm's state attorneys general practice. She often counsels clients on transactions, investigations and disputes with government agencies. She is knowledgeable in the areas of finance, technology and telecommunications.
"We greatly enjoy working with Lori and her depth of knowledge in this area."
"She has a real specialty with state attorneys general and is well connected, which she generously leverages for us."
"She has a fantastic way of working with both parties, which is really important in this business. She is invaluable, helping to facilitate the conversations that matter."
Bernard Nash has a premier state attorneys general practice. He represents major clients, including Fortune 100 companies, in investigations and litigation.
"Bernard is an indispensable partner to our business. His strategic sense and wealth of experience produces game-changing outcomes."
"He is well connected and leverages this for us in ways that are hard to replicate."
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Ann-Marie Luciano
Head of Department
Christopher Allen
Emily Yu
Hannah Cornett
Keturah Taylor
Head of Department
Maria Colsey Heard
Meghan Stoppel
Ryan Bottegal
Stephen Cobb
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