🌈 In honor of National Coming Out Day (Friday, October 11, 2024), Jill Poretta, Director of Research and Business Intelligence, and Jim Mulcahy, Commercial Litigation Paralegal Specialist, both from the Philadelphia office, share their personal experiences of coming out at Cozen O'Connor. Jill found support at the firm when she joined in 1998. “When I think back to who made me feel most welcomed, dozens of names come to mind, many of whom are now in firm leadership positions,” she shared. She recalled tears coming to her eyes when her colleagues surprised her with a baby shower when her partner Michelle was pregnant with their first child. “It’s hard to find a friend at work, and it’s doubly hard to find an out friend,” said Jim, discussing the significance of his 25-year-long friendship with Jill. Although coming out at work is not easy, Jim’s colleagues have been nothing but supportive. “I have been very lucky that I work with a fantastic team,” said Jim, “You'd be surprised how many great people are at the firm.” Jim and Jill are now actively involved with Cozen O’Connor’s LGBTQ+ Staff and Paralegal Employee Resource Group (SPARQ+), which was established in 2019, and encourage their LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies to join them. #comingoutday #lgbtq #pride #lawfirmlife #culturematters #amlaw100 #cozenoconnor #nationalcomingoutday #comingout #comingoutatwork #philadelphia #philadelphialawfirm #diversity #dei #diversityequityinclusion james mulcahy
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Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has more than 925 attorneys practicing internationally in 32 cities across North America and Europe. We are a full-service firm with award-winning practices in litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the economy. Our diverse client list includes global Fortune 500 companies, middle-market firms poised for growth, ambitious startups, and high-profile individuals.
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🗳️ Ten #attorneygeneral seats are up for election in 2024: Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. In this Law360 article, State Attorneys General Practice | Cozen O'Connor's Ketan Bhirud and Dustin McDaniel offer advice for businesses to prepare for upcoming AG transitions. Read here: https://lnkd.in/d2mEq5Cz #StateAG #consumerprotection #election2024
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🚨Client Alert: The U.S. Department of Labor has rolled out a resource (the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework) to help employers evaluate third-party AI hiring technology to avoid discriminatory practices. Read more about how the framework could help employers protect against liability in this new #blogpost by Labor and Employment lawyer Debra Steiner Friedman: https://lnkd.in/d-SBV4zS #AI #artificialintelligence #employmentlaw #HR #humanresources #legalnews #discrimination #HRtech #recruiting #inclusivehiring Daniel B. Kilburn Benjamin Mishkin
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🚨Client Alert: In a recent case before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the court discouraged parties from using non-payment to avoid parenting coordinator determinations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in dispute resolution. Read more about what can be learned from the case in this alert by Chantal Cattermole, Sarah Tradewell, and Joanne Di Domenico: https://lnkd.in/dX2FPcv4 #familylaw #divorcelaw #mediation #divorcelawyer #childsupport #vancouverlawfirm
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🚨Client Alert: Read Daniel B. Kilburn and Benjamin Mishkin's latest client alert discussing significant changes to Pennsylvania's #BPINA (Breach of Personal Information Notification Act). Businesses in Pennsylvania now face stricter #databreach reporting requirements, including notifying the Attorney General and potentially offering #creditmonitoring to affected residents. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWf3aaxb #dataprivacy #technologylaw #legalnews #PAlaw
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¡Saludos! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to learn more about Cozen O'Connor attorney and member of the firm's Hispanic Attorney Resource Group, Michael A. Fernandez. Recently, he sat down with fellow attorney Mateo Rendon to discuss his Hispanic heritage and how it has impacted his career and professional life. Michael practices in international and domestic complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, international arbitrations, and regulatory compliance matters in Cozen O'Connor’s New York City Office. Click here to view the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eBvXhUKk #hispanicheritagemonth2024 #hispanicheritagemonth #internationallaw #internationallawyer
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Join Cozen O'Connor’s cross-disciplinary Education Practice as they discuss key topics such as Clery Act compliance, unionization on campuses, intellectual property issues related to sponsored research, employment law trends, and the latest developments in Title IX and Title VI. Don’t miss out on valuable insights to stay ahead in the evolving regulatory environment of higher education! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exJ6P-GA. #CleryAct #TitleIX #employmentlaw #highered
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🚨Client Alert: Florida court orders plaintiff to reveal #Facebook secrets or face the music. Stay up to date with #eDiscovery news by following CODISCOVR.
In 𝐷𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑘 𝑆𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑣. 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝐿𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎, the court addressed key procedural issues regarding the discovery process, specifically related to interrogatories and Facebook data requests. The ruling reinforced the importance of timely responses in discovery, as the plaintiff's delays led the court to compel compliance. Need expert support for eDiscovery challenges? At CODISCOVR, Shari Coltoff’s 20+ years of experience can guide your organization through every phase of the process. Read the full case summary and details using the links in the comments below! #CaseLaw #eDiscovery #Facebook #LegalTech #LitigationSupport
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Congratulations to Katheryn (Katie) Gettman on being named one of Finance & Commerce’s 2024 Top #WomeninFinance. The annual list recognizes impactful women in Minnesota’s financial industry for their business accomplishments and leadership as role models for future generations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkEy4SgT #womeninlaw #womenleaders #minnesotalawfirm #finance #legalawards
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Cozen O'Connor is in Nashville! We’re excited to be at the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting with our clients, colleagues, and friends. Be sure to visit us at booth 703 to connect and spin our prize wheel. #ACCAM24