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Cox Named 2008 MS Corporate Achiever HARTFORD, Conn. — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter has named Jennifer L. Cox, Esq., chairperson of the board, attorney and partner at Cox & Osowiecki, LLC a 2008 MS Corporate Achiever — one of only 12 leaders within the Hartford region to be so named. A resident of Hartford, Conn., Cox received her Bachelor of Arts degree from State University of Connecticut in Storrs in 1990 and her law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford in 1993. Cox is a founding partner and attorney of Cox & Osowiecki, LLC, 10 Columbus Boulevard, Ninth Floor Hartford Conn. Cox is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association and the Connecticut Society for Healthcare Risk. Cox serves as a lobbyist for health-related causes. Her health law experience includes research issues, regulatory issues and patient rights issues for various chronic diseases and conditions. Cox is an active member of several health law organizations throughout the state. Cox is also chairperson of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter board of trustees. Established by the Connecticut Chapter in 2000, MS Corporate Achievers is a recognition program honoring some of Connecticut’s most influential leaders while at the same time raising critically needed funds to ensure ongoing scientific research and the continuation of vital programs and services offered by the chapter to the more than 6,000 Connecticut residents diagnosed with MS. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by an advisory council board for making outstanding contributions to business, civic and cultural enrichment. Through participation, honorees join an elite leadership network sharing a commitment to making Connecticut a better place in which to live. Since 2000 honorees have raised nearly $550,000 to help end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. “Ms. Cox is truly an effective leader throughout his community,” said Lisa Gerrol, Connecticut Chapter president and chief professional officer. “She is committed to raising funds in the fight against MS and devoted to elevating life within the New Haven region, her hometown of Hartford and the state.” To nominate a candidate for MS Corporate Achievers 2009, please contact Kara Preston, associate vice president of development, at 860-714-2300, ext. 233 or kpreston@ctfightsMS.org. To learn more about MS and its effects, please visit http://www.ctfightsms.org/. NOTE TO MEDIA |
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