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Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Leadership, OMPs, Other Promotions

Cozen O’Connor announced today new practice group leadership, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.

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Established in 1987 as the fifth regional office for Cozen O'Connor, the office is located in the heart of San Diego's business center in downtown San Diego. The office is one block West of the Federal and State Court Complexes. It is minutes from the San Diego International Airport. Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres, is a short walk from the office.
 
Cozen O'Connor attorneys in the San Diego office handle the full spectrum of litigation, insurance coverage, intellectual property, and labor and employment matters.

People

Ashley E. Bauerle

Ashley E. Bauerle

Member

David D. Brisco

David D. Brisco

Vice Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, Western Region

Jennifer Carosi

Jennifer Carosi

Associate

Kris Cherevas

Kris Cherevas

Office Managing Partner

Andrew Dorr

Andrew Dorr

Associate

Joseph Duque

Joseph Duque

Associate

Golnaz Heidari

Golnaz Heidari

Associate

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Gilbert S. Hernandez

Member

Barrett Kiernan

Barrett Kiernan

Member

Janelle Ureta McCammack

Janelle Ureta McCammack

Attorney

Dana Meyers

Dana Meyers

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Jose L. Patiño

Jose L. Patiño

Member

Scott Penner

Scott Penner

Member

Nicola A. Pisano

Nicola A. Pisano

Member

J. Michael Schiff

J. Michael Schiff

Member

Regis C. Worley, Jr.

Regis C. Worley, Jr.

Member

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News

Cozen O'Connor Continues to Expand its Global IP Department, Adding Group of Prominent IP Litigators in California

July 28, 2025 Cozen O'Connor has expanded its IP Department, adding prominent IP litigators Nicola A. Pisano, Scott A. Penner, Jose L. Patiño, and Regis C. Worley Jr., all of whom bring extensive experience in diverse technological fields.

Cozen O’Connor Lawyers and Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

June 05, 2025 Chambers USA, the leading annual guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, has ranked 98 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields in the guide’s 2025 edition.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Leadership, OMPs, Other Promotions

March 11, 2025 Cozen O’Connor announced today new practice group leadership, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.

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.

Law Firm Expands Construction Practice

September 10, 2024 Marion Hack and J. Michael Schiff were quoted in a San Diego Business Journal article discussing Schiff’s transition to Cozen O’Connor’s San Diego office and its impact on the firm’s Construction Law Group.

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.

Cozen O’Connor Continues to Build its Construction Practice in California, Landing Veteran Litigator J. Michael Schiff

August 05, 2024 Schiff brings a 14-plus year track record of representing clients in high-profile disputes involving infrastructure, industrial and multifamily projects, retail centers, hotels, and office parks.

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.”

7 Tips for California Employers’ Violence Prevention Plans

March 04, 2024 John Carrigan, Jr., Elena Hillman, and Daniel Pascale were quoted in an HR Dive article discussing tips on how California employers can implement workplace violence prevention plans by July 1.

California PAGA Cases Can’t Be Dismissed Due to Unmanageability

January 22, 2024 Brett C. Greving was quoted in a SHRM article discussing a new ruling that prevents trial courts in California from dismissing lawsuits brought under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) due to perceived unmanageability.

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

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 230 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.

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.

Contacts

Kris Cherevas

Office Managing Partner

kcherevas@cozen.com

(619) 685-1739

Dana Meyers

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

dmeyers@cozen.com

(619) 685-1780

Tracy Sanasac

Office Manager

tsanasac@cozen.com

(619) 685-1700