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Cozen O'Connor LLP was proud to sponsor the 6th Annual ThinkEquity LLC Conference, held October 15 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Representing the firm's Vancouver Capital Markets & Securities team, Virgil Hlus, Jun Ho Song, and Manveer Sall joined investors, public and private companies, and industry leaders for a day of networking, market insights, and discussions on emerging opportunities in capital formation. The conference welcomed more than 800 attendees, featuring over 85 company presentations and 600 one-on-one investor meetings. The event also included a kickoff celebration at the iconic NYSE. The firm's participation reflects its continued commitment to supporting companies and investors as they navigate the evolving U.S. and Canadian capital markets while strengthening cross-border connections and opportunities.

☔Claims Notes: #ArtificialIntelligence, wildfire-related property regulations, evolving UM claims law, and greater premium transparency requirements are among the developments shaping the insurance industry this month. In the latest edition of Claims Notes, Cozen O'Connor's John Ewell examines emerging AI governance expectations for insurers and key state-level legal and regulatory updates from Georgia, New York, California, and Connecticut. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9gXJ6pv #Insurance #Claims #ArtificialIntelligence #InsuranceLaw #Regulation

🚨Client Alert: Nasdaq is raising the bar for companies seeking an initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Effective October 25, 2026, issuers will no longer be able to rely on Nasdaq's $2 and $3 initial listing alternatives. Instead, all new Nasdaq Capital Market listings must meet a minimum stock price of $4.00. In this alert, our cross border Capital Markets & Securities team (Virgil Hlus, Kevin Roggow, and Andrew Stewart) examines what the new requirement means for IPOs, uplistings, Canadian and other foreign issuers, and companies currently evaluating their path to the U.S. public markets. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/egY4nNG5 #CapitalMarkets #Nasdaq #IPO #SecuritiesLaw #CorporateFinance

We're heading to Burlington for the University of Vermont’s 36th Annual Legal Issues in Higher Education Conference, where six members of the Cozen O'Connor team will share insights on some of the most pressing issues facing colleges and universities today. Gina Maisto Smith will speak in two sessions, while Leslie Gomez, Maureen Holland, Steven J. Healy, Marlon Lynch, and Michael J. Rein will each contribute their experience on topics ranging from Title IX and federal enforcement trends to campus safety, compliance, and risk management. ➡️We're looking forward to connecting with higher education leaders, colleagues, and clients, and to the many valuable conversations ahead in Vermont. 👋 If you'll be attending, be sure to stop by and say hello. #HigherEducation #TitleIX #CampusSafety #HigherEdLaw #CozenOConnor #RiskManagement #highered

We are pleased to announce the results of our annual Board of Directors election. Congratulations to Jason Domark, Katheryn (Katie) Gettman, and Laura Reinhart on their election to the board, and to Jeremy Glenn on his reelection. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Jason, Katie, and Laura and welcome back Jeremy to our board of directors,” said Michael Heller, Executive Chairman and CEO of Cozen O’Connor. “We look forward to the new insights and perspectives they will bring to the board.” ➡️Read more about each of our new board members here: https://lnkd.in/eTzjN8GQ

🏆Congratulations to six Cozen O'Connor attorneys recognized in the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars rankings. This honor reflects their dedication to serving clients, advancing the profession, and delivering exceptional results across a range of practice areas. David Barron, Stephen Pate, and Joe Ziemianski were named Texas Super Lawyers, and Silvia Chicas Wager, Nandini Sane, and Nicole Su, were named Texas Rising Stars. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7aQmYik #SuperLawyers #RisingStars #TexasLawyers #CozenOConnor #LegalExcellence

🗞️In the News: Leadership is built long before a title is earned. In a recent Law.com feature, Kelly Engebretson shares how mentorship, teamwork, and the intentional building of her personal brand within the firm helped shape her path to leadership at Cozen O'Connor. From raising her hand for opportunities to investing in firm culture and developing future talent, Kelly offers thoughtful advice for attorneys looking to grow their careers while making meaningful contributions along the way. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRy794Hr #Leadership #LegalIndustry #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #WomenInLaw #CozenOConnor

🗞️In the News: As nearly $2 trillion in U.S. commercial real estate debt comes due in 2026 and 2027, refinancing challenges are creating financial pressure for many otherwise healthy properties. In the Journal of Corporate Renewal, Dilina Lallani and Christina Sanfelippo examine the growing commercial real estate distress landscape and explore the restructuring, workout, and insolvency options available to borrowers and lenders navigating today's higher-rate environment. ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/er8RV7Gh #CommercialRealEstate #Restructuring #Bankruptcy #RealEstateLaw #ThoughtLeadership

📍Three days down, plenty of great conversations to keep going! Many thanks to our Day 3 Conference Social Ambassador, Kristi Zentner, for capturing the energy of the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting (including some adorable adoptable puppies during the break) and sharing Q&As and insights from fellow attendees along the way. Follow along on our Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eUTaQEA8 🚀We look forward to seeing you next year in Minneapolis! #ACC #CorporateCounsel #CozenOConnor

This week, Cozen O'Connor is investing in the next generation of real estate lawyers! Our associate attorneys recently gathered in Philadelphia for a hands-on title and survey training program led by paralegal Robin Cooper, with a special session from member Sandy Kelly on title objections in commercial real estate transactions. The week also provided opportunities to connect with colleagues across the practice. Thanks to all for joining! #RealEstateLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment