Hannah Cornett

Competent on government relations, but communication could improve

I engaged Hannah Cornett at Cozen O'Connor for assistance navigating a regulatory compliance issue with a local D.C. agency. Her background from Georgetown Law and her recognition in Government Relations Practice were primary factors in my selection. Hannah demonstrated a solid grasp of the procedural landscape in Washington, D.C., and her analysis of the agency's likely position was accurate and helpful. The outcome for my small business was ultimately satisfactory, which is why I'm giving this rating. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While her legal competence was evident, there were periods where communication lagged, with responses to emails taking several business days. This created some anxiety during a time-sensitive process. I also found that her explanations, while technically correct, sometimes assumed a level of familiarity with municipal jargon that I didn't possess, requiring me to seek clarification. For straightforward government relations matters where you need capable legal analysis, Hannah is a competent choice. Just be prepared to manage expectations around responsiveness and to ask follow-up questions to ensure full understanding. Her expertise is there, but the client service aspect felt just adequate for my needs.