Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

September 11: Evaluating Construction Losses from Subrogation and First-Party Property Perspectives

This webinar will delve into the multifaceted aspects of subrogation and insurance coverage investigations regarding construction-related property damage. The presenters will share the practical tools and insights needed to effectively manage, evaluate, and resolve construction-related property damage claims. The presenters will also discuss the overlap between insurance coverage and subrogation investigations in these types of claims.
Title:
Evaluating Construction Losses from Subrogation and First-Party Property Perspectives
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
September 11, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, NC, and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
Paul C. Ferland and Matthew F. Policastro
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

September 25: When Accidents Happen: Defending Against Premises Claims

Description: This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of premises liability law in Texas and California. The webinar will cover key legal frameworks, including the statutory and case law foundations, and identify the five elements of an invitee claim in Texas. The presenters will discuss entrant classifications, defense doctrines, and compare Texas and California premises liability standards. The presenters will also highlight practical strategies for defending and resolving claims.
Title:
When Accidents Happen: Defending Against Premises Claims
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, and OR. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
  • Steven Moreno, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
  • Evan Schweitzer, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

August 28: The Straight Truth: Exploring the Science and Litigation Behind Hair Relaxer Claims

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Date+Time:
August 28, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Moderator: Mark Eveland, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Verus LLC 
  • Tope Leyimu, Esq., Motley Rice LLC 
  • Alexandra Pecora, Esq., Goldberg Segalla
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Saturday, August 23, 2025

September 23: How AI is Transforming Deposition Summaries

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Date+Time:
September 23, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Jason Primuth, Chief Innovation Officer of Lexitas 
  • Scott D. Rembold, Founding Partner of Rembold Hirschman
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

September 17: Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?

This webinar will explore the concept of estoppel and clarify the distinction between the common law doctrines of estoppel and waiver, which are often used interchangeably but are fundamentally very different. The presenters will focus on contractual and equitable estoppel in Illinois, Florida, and Texas, and address ways of avoiding it. The presenters will examine an insurer’s duty to settle and respond to settlement demands and discuss how to defend against a consent judgment when the insurer is providing a defense under a reservation of rights.
Title:
Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, DE, and IL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
  • Wendy N. Enerson, Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department – Midwest/South, Cozen O'Connor
  • Michael Weiss, Associate, Marketing Department, Cozen O'Connor
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Friday, August 8, 2025

August 12: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025

This webinar will discuss the most significant D&O coverage cases for the first half of 2025. The presenters will focus on the impact of these cases on the D&O coverage environment and provide key takeaways to assist in handling D&O insurance claims. Among other topics, the presenters will address how courts have recently interpreted and applied Prior Acts Exclusions, Changes in Exposure Provisions, Prior Notice Exclusions, and Related Claims Provisions.
Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in NC and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

August 6: Stablecoins in Health Care & Life Sciences: Legal and Regulatory Trends for Operational and Fundraising Innovation

This webinar examines the evolving role of stablecoins in health care and life sciences, with a focus on legal, regulatory, and fundraising implications. The session explores how stablecoins are being used for capital contributions, cross-border payments, clinical trial operations, and digital health applications. Participants will gain practical insights into compliance, fund structuring, and the strategic adoption of digital assets across the health care ecosystem.
Title:
Stablecoins in Health Care & Life Sciences: Legal and Regulatory Trends for Operational and Fundraising Innovation
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. ET 
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speaker:
Aselle Kurmanova, Member, Cozen O'Connor.
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Friday, August 1, 2025

September 30: Compliance in Cases with Multiple Asserted and Released Damages

Join us for this complimentary CLE webinar on September 30, 2025 from 1:00- 2:00 PM ET.
Topics for Discussion:
  • The Importance of Accurately documenting Multiple Damages: A discussion on the critical need to formalize settlement agreements by specifying the allocation of settlement amounts across each asserted and released category of damages.
  • The Importance of Accurate Reporting: A discussion on the potential risks and consequences of inaccurate reporting, particularly in settlements involving multiple categories of damages.
  • Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Rules: An overview of how Section 111 integrates into the broader MSP framework, emphasizing the distinction between primary and secondary payment responsibilities.
  • Understanding Section 111: A clear explanation of the purpose and significance of Section 111 reporting in ensuring accurate Medicare coordination and compliance.
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Date+Time:
September 30, 2025
1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Moderator: Debra Forsythe, Sr. Director, Business Execution, Epiq
  • Elizabeth Brannen Carter, Esq.,Hill Hill Carter
  • Judge Rachelle L. Harz, Retired Judge Alternate Dispute Resolution at Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins P.C.
  • Patti Scamardo, ARM, Project Director, Epiq
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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October 1: New Rulings, Studies, and Uses of Genetics in Personal Injury Cases

Join us for this complimentary CLE webinar on October 1, 2025 from 2:00- 3:40 PM ET. Topics for Discussion Update on legal rulings related to genetics.
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Date+Time:
October 1, 2025
2:00-3:40 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Giovanni Ciavarra, Ph.D., Director, Lumanity, New York, NY
  • Kirk Hartley, Principal, LSP Group LLC, Chicago, IL
  • Len van Zyl, Ph.D., CEO, ArrayXpress Inc., Raleigh, NC
  • Michael Zapata, Executive Chairman, ArrayXpress Inc., Cary, NC
CLE Credit:
Registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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The Perrin Conferences website listing says: This webinar is presented by ToxicoGenomica. All information provided is their opinion. 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

September 24: A 2025 Refresher on Healthcare Liens in Personal Injury and Mass Tort Litigation

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Agenda:
  • Lien Types Overview (Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Part C, Private, and Military)
  • Basis for recovery by lien type
  • Penalties for non-compliance
  • Estimated resolution timelines
  • Mass Tort Lien Resolution
  • Benefits of global resolution programs
  • Designing a global program
  • Client and co-counsel communication strategies
  • Working with a Lien Resolution Administrator
  • What to expect during the resolution process
  • Important details (data security, data integrity, and authorizations)
  • How to vet a potential LRA partner.
Date+Time:
September 24, 2025
2:00-3:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Sindhu Daniel, Esq., Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Michelle Prince, CCO & Founder, LitPro
  • Shery Ramezanian, CEO & Founder, LitPro
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Monday, July 21, 2025

July 24: The First 6 Months - What You Need To Know About The Impact of Trump 2.0 on Employment Law

We are half-way through year one of the Trump administration 2.0, and the shift in priorities and impact on employers already has been far-reaching. Today’s webinar discusses what should be on employers’ radars when it comes to key labor/employment initiatives through regulatory priorities, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and ICE and immigration developments.
Title:
The First 6 Months - What You Need To Know About The Impact of Trump 2.0 on Employment Law
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in NY, CA, PA, TX, IL, and NV and available in NJ through reciprocity. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
  • Michael C. Schmidt, Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Department, Cozen O’Connor
  • C. Towner French Managing Director, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
  • Arielle Eisenberg, Member, Cozen O’Connor
  • Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O’Connor
  • David S. Adams, Counsel, Cozen O’Connor
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

August 20: Equipment Breakdown Coverage: When Does Machine or Equipment Failure Become a Covered Breakdown?

Title:
Equipment Breakdown Coverage: When Does Machine or Equipment Failure Become a Covered Breakdown?
Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of Equipment Breakdown Coverage, focusing on how it became its own type of coverage, and distinct from a typical property policy. The presenters will discuss the similarities and differences between these two types of policies, as well as their connection during the claims handling process. The webinar will also focus on the main types of coverage afforded by Equipment Breakdown Policies, and provide insight into common exclusions and examples of covered breakdowns.
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, NC, FL, and DE. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
Paul C. Ferland, Co-Chair, Property Insurance Group - Cozen O'Connor
Lauren Berenbaum, CIPP/US, Associate - Cozen O'Connor
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

August 20: The Changing Landscape of Silica Litigation

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Date+Time:
August 20, 2025
1:00-2:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
  • Jennifer Cormier, Esq., MG+M The Law Firm - Jennifer Cormier has handled high-stakes matters for individuals and businesses of all sizes, from high-profile, Fortune 100 companies and recognizable brands to small, family-owned businesses. She helps clients navigate all phases and variations of dispute resolution, including pre-suit negotiations and fact-finding, depositions, mediation, settlement and trial. Jennifer defends clients in toxic torts cases, Child Victims’ Act claims and other complex litigation. She has successfully represented manufacturers, distributors, contractors and premises owners in multiple-party litigation involving exposure to a variety of toxins. She also has extensive experience overseeing and managing nationally recognized companies as national coordinating counsel, settlement counsel and local counsel.
  • Rod Harvey, Director of IH and Field Operations, RHP Risk Management - Rod Harvey has over 37 years of experience in the environmental health and safety consulting field. He has broad experience providing industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, safety, and environmental services to a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors including industrial, real estate, health care, construction, and governmental sectors. Mr. Harvey received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and his master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He also holds a variety of asbestos-related licenses from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
CLE Credit:
Complimentary registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Perrin Conferences. Sponsor: RHP Risk Management RHP Risk Management is an environmental and occupational consulting firm of scientists and public health professionals with expertise in toxicology and environmental engineering that cover practices including industrial hygiene, exposure science, and human health risk assessment.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

July 17: Protecting Your Client from Violence & Harassment

This seminar is part of PILI’s Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series. This program will focus on how lawyers can protect their clients who are survivors of violence and harassment.
Title:
Protecting Your Client from Violence & Harassment
PILI Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series
Date:
July 17, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Credit:
Attendees will receive 1.0 hours of Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility Diversity & Inclusion Credit subject to approval. Advance registration is required.
Cost+Commitment:
These Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series programs are free, but advance registration is required and you are asked that you do at least one of the following over the next 12 months:
  • Answer two Illinois Free Legal Answers questions for every hour of CLE Credit;
  • Sign up for one shift at a Self-Represented Litigant Help Desk (Third, Sixth & Tenth Circuits);
  • Take one pro bono case through Land of Lincoln, Prairie State or PILI or other local legal aid organization.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

July 16: Copycat PFAS Under The Radar: Is Trifluoroacetic Acid a Looming Concern?

Topics of Discussion:
  • What is TFA, where does it come from, and why is it potentially important.
  • Is it a PFAS? Depends who you ask, and why it's important.
  • The science: including environmental mobility, biopersistence, toxicity, and exposure pathways.
  • Remediation methods and product identification.
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Date+Time:
July 16, 2025
2:00-3:00 PM ET
Register Now for this free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Speakers:
Gregory Schnaar, P.G., Ph.D., Director of Expert Services, Principal Environmental Scientist, Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. Oliver Twaddell, Esq., Partner, Goldberg Segalla
CLE Credit:
Registration comes with CLE credit in one state and will be available in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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July 16: A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q2 2025 Developments and Trends

Join Michael Schmidt, Janice Sued Agresti, and Jamie Ansorge as they host the latest installment in this quarterly webinar series. In this webinar, Mike, Janice, and Jamie will discuss the most recent New York legislation and proposed bills from the second quarter of 2025 that employers should be watching.
Title:
A Quarter for Your Thoughts: New York Employment Law Q2 2025 Developments and Trends
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA. Available in NJ through reciprocity. MN CLE has been applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
  • Michael C. Schmidt Vice Chair, Labor & Employment Department, Cozen O’Connor
  • Janice Sued Agresti, Member, Cozen O’Connor
  • James L. Ansorge, Senior Principal, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Sunday, July 13, 2025

July 15: When Going Green Goes Bad – Solar Panel Fires

The webinar will examine the common causes of fires involving solar panel array systems. The presenters will outline various types of solar array system failures and explain how subrogation lawyers can analyze and pursue fire-related claims in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The webinar will also discuss best practices for handling subrogation claims related to solar panel system array fires.
Title:
When Going Green Goes Bad – Solar Panel Fires
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
July 15, 2025 
11:00 a.m. ET 
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, FL, WV, DE, and WY. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
Philip J. Berens, Benjamin Kim, and Andrew J. Thoresen of Oracle Forensics.
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

July 30: Colorado Insurance: Navigating Auto Insurance Disclosures Under C.R.S. § 10-3-1117

The webinar will provide general education on Colorado’s auto liability insurance disclosure requirements. The presenters will discuss the monetary penalties imposed on insurers who fail to comply and possible defenses to lawsuits brought to recover the penalty. The presenters will also offer strategies for reducing exposure through internal protocols, third-party administrator (TPA) procedures, and education of claims handlers.
Title:
Colorado Insurance: Navigating Auto Insurance Disclosures Under C.R.S. § 10-3-1117
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
8:30 – 9:30 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in TX, FL, and NC. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
  • Christopher S. Clemenson
  • Joseph E. Okon
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

Friday, June 20, 2025

June 24: Ethical Considerations for Legal Aid & Pro Bono Representation

Descriptoin: This program explores the critical ethical challenges and considerations that arise in the context of legal aid and pro bono representation. Attorneys providing free legal services often navigate a complex landscape of professional responsibilities, client expectations, and societal needs. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical duties they owe to their clients, the court, and the broader community. Topics include client confidentiality, conflict of interest, competence, and the role of legal aid in promoting access to justice. This program is intended for Illinois lawyers and legal professionals only. If you are in need of legal assistance, click here for resources and information. 

Title:
Ethical Considerations for Legal Aid & Pro Bono Representation
 PILI Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series
Date: June 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Register Now For This Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar!
Credit:
Attendees will receive 1.0 hour of Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility Credit subject to approval. Advance registration is required.
Cost+Commitment:
These Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series programs are free, but advance registration is required and you are asked that you do at least one of the following over the next 12 months:
  • Answer two Illinois Free Legal Answers questions for every hour of CLE Credit;
  • Sign up for one shift at a Self-Represented Litigant Help Desk (Third, Sixth & Tenth Circuits);
  • Take one pro bono case through Land of Lincoln, Prairie State or PILI or other local legal aid organization.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

June 18: Challenges of Subrogation Involving Electric Vehicles

This webinar will explore subrogation opportunities and challenges related to fire losses involving electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries. The presenters will address the unique issues associated with battery fires and the common reasons for failure. The presenters will also share strategies for conducting thorough investigations, selecting the right experts, and overcoming challenges specific to these claims in the evolving field of subrogation and recovery.
Title:
Challenges of Subrogation Involving Electric Vehicles
Description:
Webinar Date+Time:
June 18, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET 
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!
Credit:
CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, and WA. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.
Speakers:
Andrew Dorr, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
Julie Line, Member, Cozen O'Connor
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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.