Overview
Karli Cozen is an experienced litigator who represents employers in a wide variety of employment-related disputes in both state and federal court, as well as alternative dispute resolution and administrative proceedings. Her practice involves single-plaintiff lawsuits and class and collective actions in areas including employment discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful discharge, whistleblower, and noncompetition/trade secret litigation.
Karli also draws from a depth of experience to advise clients on a range of labor and employment issues and works with clients on labor-management relations matters including unfair labor practice charges, grievance arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.
Prior Experience
Prior to joining Faegre Drinker, Karli served as associate in the Philadelphia office of a national law firm focusing her practice on First Amendment and media law cases, white collar litigation and investigations, and employment law matters.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Karli enjoys hiking, skiing, rock climbing and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
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Credentials
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education
Cornell Law School
J.D. cum laude, Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy (notes editor) (2018)
University of Rochester
B.A. in Financial Economics and English, with high distinction, cum laude (2015)
Insights & Events
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Other Perspectives
Firm Blog Contributions
- LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Karli maintains a robust pro bono practice and has served as counsel (including as trial counsel) in prisoner civil rights litigation and immigration proceedings.
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
- Cornell Law School — Myron Taylor Scholar, 2017
- Cornell Law School — Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, Notes Editor, 2017–2018