Cohen Seglias Recognized Across Multiple Legal 500 Rankings

Cohen Seglias is proud to announce that the firm and several of its attorneys have been recognized across three different Legal 500 rankings and publications.

The firm’s Construction and Construction Contract & Risk Management Groups are ranked in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States Construction rankings, while the Research Misconduct, Student Defense, and Title IX Groups are again recognized in the 2026 Education rankings.

In addition, partners Christopher D. Carusone, Marian Kornilowicz, Jonathan Cass, Edward Seglias, George Pallas, and Matthew C. Long have been named to Legal 500’s inaugural U.S. Elite rankings.

Legal 500 U.S. Elite highlights leading lawyers at regional firms across major business centers in the United States. Christopher Carusone was recognized on the Philadelphia list for White Collar Crime, Marian Kornilowicz for Corporate M&A, and Jonathan Cass, Edward Seglias, and George Pallas for Commercial Disputes. Matthew Long was recognized on the Washington DC list for Commercial Disputes and Matthew Skaroff was recognized on the Miami list for Commercial Disputes.

In its Construction rankings, Legal 500 praised the firm’s team for “understand[ing] how construction projects actually operate in the field — balancing legal protection with schedule, budget, and operational realities.” In the Education rankings, the firm’s team was described as “exceptional” and recognized for its experience across research misconduct, student defense, and Title IX investigations.

The Legal 500 also recognized partners George Pallas, John Greenhall and Lisa Wampler for their leadership in the construction industry. Lori Wisniewski Azzara was highlighted for guiding clients through disputes in arbitration and mediation, while Anthony Byler was noted for his work handling disputes involving manufacturing facilities.

Chair of the Research Misconduct Group Paul Thaler was recognized for his work addressing allegations of plagiarism, falsification, data fabrication, and broader academic fraud matters.

The publication further praised Ashling Ehrhardt, Chair of the Title IX Group, as “exceptional” for her client advocacy and ability to achieve remarkable outcomes. Julie Grohovsky was identified as a key practitioner representing high school and college students who have been victims of sexual assault or harassment. Based in the firm’s Washington DC office, she brings extensive experience in both Title IX proceedings and related criminal matters.

The Legal 500 analyzes the capabilities of law firms worldwide through a comprehensive research program that highlights practice groups providing innovative and cutting-edge legal counsel to corporate clients. Its rankings are based on feedback from more than 300,000 clients globally, law firm submissions, interviews with leading lawyers, and independent research conducted by experienced legal market analysts.

Testimonials

“Cohen Seglias stands out for its practical, business-minded approach to construction law. The team understands how construction projects actually operate in the field — balancing legal protection with schedule, budget, and operational realities. They are highly responsive, strategic, and capable of handling both day-to-day contract matters and complex disputes efficiently. What differentiates the firm from competitors is its deep industry knowledge and ability to communicate clearly and directly without overcomplicating issues. They provide actionable advice, move quickly when situations escalate, and understand the commercial pressures clients face in construction and experiential production environments.”

“The attorneys we work with stand out because they combine strong legal expertise with practical business judgment. They are highly accessible, communicate clearly, and understand how to balance risk management with keeping projects moving forward. What I value most is their ability to provide direct, commercially realistic advice rather than theoretical legal positions. The team is proactive, detail-oriented, and consistently responsive under tight timelines. They distinguish themselves from competitors by understanding the construction and production industries operationally, not just legally.”