Cozen O'Connor

The team at Cozen O'Connor handles a diverse range of aviation regulatory matters, including a range of licensing, consumer protection regulation, competition regulation, and safety regulation mandates. With a full roster of clients, including lending institutions, aviation equipment manufacturers, and public charter operators, the group also appears before executive branch agencies in investigation and enforcement matters. David Heffernan is highly regarded for his work in antitrust immunity proceedings and establishing airline alliances. He leads the team alongside Jonathon Foglia, who has extensive experience advising on matters arising under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s economic regulations. For matters involving uncrewed aircraft systems operators and aerospace manufacturing, Patrick Rizzi is a key contact. Rachel Welford is another notable member of the team, specializing in aviation security law and policy involving U.S. government agencies. Rounding out the team is Michael Deutsch, who advises banks, investors, and PE firms on compliance with U.S. aviation regulations concerning mergers and acquisitions. The team is based in Washington D.C.