About Jerry
Jerry W. Kilgore: Experienced State Attorneys General and Government Relations Practice Attorney
Former Virginia Attorney General and Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Jerry W. Kilgore is a member of Cozen O'Connor’s State Attorneys General Practice.
Practice Areas
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- Government Relations Practice
Jerry's distinguished political career and experience as a litigator uniquely positions him to advise clients on important government investigations and regulatory matters, and the interplay with Attorneys General and public policy.
Awards
- Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Recognized: Consumer Protection Law
- Recognized: Government Relations Practice
Special Focus: Corporate Compliance
Jerry possesses a deep understanding of the nuances of the attorneys general and regulatory spaces and has developed and executed strategic solutions to clients' most critical legal and policy concerns.
Firms
- Cozen O'Connor
Most recently, Jerry led a national Attorneys General Practice and represented clients involved in high-profile individual and multistate attorneys general investigations and litigation, and counseled clients on AG trends, best practices, and compliance issues. He has represented a diverse portfolio of clients including Fortune 500 companies, national associations, and technology startups.
He also has an extensive network of contacts at both the state and federal level. Jerry served as secretary of public safety under Governor George Allen from 1994 to 1998 and as assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia from 1987-1992.
Jerry currently serves as finance chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. He has been honored with numerous accolades, including being named among Best Attorney USA since 2011. He received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School and his B.A. with honors from the University of Virginia's College at Wise.
**Location:** Jerry W. Kilgore is based in Richmond, Virginia, United States.