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Cozen O'Connor

State Attorneys General

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Cozen O'Connor

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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.

Industries (22)

  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing & Retail
  • Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Renewables
  • Consumer Finance
  • Banking
  • Cannabis, Opioids, E-cigarettes & Tobacco
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Nonprofits & Charities
  • Food, Beverages & Nutritional Supplements
  • Automotive
  • Gaming
  • Metals & Mining
  • Transportation
  • Professional & Trade Associations
  • Construction & Landscaping
  • Insurance
  • Gaming

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Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Cozen O’Connor negotiated a settlement agreement with 48 states and the District of Columbia to resolve a four-year investigation into the business practices of Perdoceo Education Corporation.

Strengths

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  • Not only does Cozen possess the legal expertise, but what really separates it is the relationships the practice has forged, built on trust and credibility.

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  • The combination of established connections and substantial legal resources positions Cozen to effectively represent clients in AG-related matters, from routine inquiries to complex investigations.

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  • The team doesn’t just react, it engages constructively and strategically with State AGs, which makes a real difference in sensitive matters.

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  • The team is impeccably connected and consistently capable of putting us in a position to have the most advantageous results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jerry Kilgore
    Band 1Jerry Kilgore

    Jerry Kilgore

    Former Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore acts on behalf of corporations and trade associations in relation to government investigations.
    • When I think of a person who exemplifies the highest standard of effectiveness in the AG space, I think of Jerry Kilgore.

      State Attorneys General respondentUSA
    • Jerry is always responsive, making himself available whenever we need him and treating us as if we are his only client. He combines deep legal expertise with a sharp understanding of our business.

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    • Jerry is one of the best in this business.

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  • Band 2Milton Marquis
    Band 2Milton Marquis

    Milton Marquis

    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.
    • Milton is one of the best at navigating AG issues, particularly in the antitrust area.

      State Attorneys General respondentUSA
    • Milton is an extremely talented lawyer and excellent at making key strategic decisions related to investigations, legal analysis and State AG issues.

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