NEW YORK, February 21, 2025 — Richard Kalson, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors. He will serve a three-year term. The mission of the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors is to support and advance the drilled shaft, anchored earth retention, and micropile industries. The association also encourages the use of the technologies designed, constructed, supplied, and manufactured by its members to foster safe, quality, and ethical practices.

With 25 years of experience in construction law, Richard is highly sought after by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project owners in litigation and business consultation matters on all phases of the construction process on projects throughout the United States. From vital infrastructure like bridges and airports to complex undertakings such as petrochemical plants and medical centers, he has successfully handled disputes involving highways, schools, retail complexes, warehouses, commercial buildings, hotels, residential developments, ice skating rinks, prisons, government buildings, and beyond.

About Cozen O’Connor

Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has more than 925 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor services its clients’ needs through 29 offices across two continents.