Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a half-century of dedication to legal innovation and client service. Founded in 1974 by Stuart Gordon and Donald Rees, GRSM has become a leading innovator in the legal services industry, achieving the historic milestone in 2019 of becoming the first and only law firm with offices and attorneys in all 50 states.
Over the past five decades, GRSM has experienced meteoric growth and achieved numerous significant accomplishments. With more than 1,400 attorneys strategically positioned in 80 offices across the United States, the firm has expanded its reach while maintaining a steadfast commitment to delivering unparalleled representation of clients nationwide.
"We are greatly honored to celebrate this momentous occasion and reflect on the remarkable journey that has shaped our firm over the past half-century," said Dion Cominos, Firmwide Managing Partner. "Our 50th anniversary is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our attorneys, staff, and clients, all of whom have played integral roles in our success."
Throughout its history, GRSM has achieved significant milestones, including:
- Growth: The firm's attorney count has grown from two to more than 1,400.
- Expansion: From a single office in San Francisco, California, GRSM has expanded to 80 offices across all 50 states.
- Industry Recognition: GRSM has consistently ranked among the top U.S. law firms, breaking into the AmLaw 200 in 2005, the AmLaw 100 in 2020, and currently holding the position of the 20th largest U.S. law firm and the 45th largest globally by headcount.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The firm has been steadfastly committed to DEI efforts, earning recognition among the top 65 firms for diverse attorneys and the top 15 for women attorneys among firms with 600+ attorneys—indeed, more than 50 percent of current office leadership consists of female and/or diverse attorneys.
- Legal Excellence: GRSM has received countless awards and accolades across major practice areas, and has successfully represented clients in landmark, high-profile matters throughout the United States.