Rafael Rivera

Rafael Rivera is a member and associate attorney at Cozen O'Connor since October 2017, with prior experience as an associate attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP from April 2015 to September 2017, and further roles at Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP and Tristan & Cervantes. Rivera served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joan E. Powell at the Circuit Court of Cook County from August 2011 to May 2013, where extensive legal research and advisory work was conducted. Additional experience includes serving as a research assistant for the ABA Section of Antitrust Law and the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County, alongside academic research assistance at DePaul University. Educational background includes a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law (2008-2011) and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tampa (2003-2007).