Philadelphia, October 6, 2020 — Helene Jaron, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Private Client, Trusts and Estates Group, has been selected as a 2020 Woman of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jaron is among a group of businesswomen selected from the Philadelphia region who are blazing a trail in their business and are sought out as respected advisers and mentors within their respected fields.

Jaron’s focus includes advising family-owned businesses on all aspects of succession planning, including the development of tax strategies for liquidity event. She also played a critical role in the development and launch of HomeBase — The Family Office at Cozen O’Connor, an ancillary business at the firm and a first among the Am Law 100. HomeBase is a scalable platform utilizing cutting-edge technology and dedicated staff to coordinate management of family operations and assets.

Jaron is also a frequent lecturer and a member of the Forum of Executive Women, an organization composed of female executives working to increase the number of women in leadership roles. She is an active member in her community, offering pro bono legal services to various nonprofit organizations.

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