Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani was featured in a recent article by Crain's Chicago Business highlighting the firm's impressive growth in local attorneys over the past year, recognizing it as one of the fastest growing law firms in the Windy City. This notable expansion comes as several other major law firms in Chicago reported slight dips in their local attorney counts.
Since early 2023, GRSM has strategically grown its Chicago-based attorney team, in part by expanding its healthcare practice, which has been in high demand across the region. The firm's ability to attract top legal talent and adapt to changing market dynamics has allowed it to increase its headcount to 126 local attorneys, securing its place on Crain's Top 25 Law Firms in Chicago list for the first time.
"Our Chicago office has seen significant growth, particularly with the expansion of our Healthcare practice, including a top-tier medical malpractice team," shared Stephanie Jones, Co-Managing Partner of the firm's Chicago office. "We've also strengthened our Environmental, Product Liability, and Toxic Tort groups by adding new clients across multiple industries."
This surge in attorney count stands in contrast to several of Chicago's largest firms. Nationally, the legal industry has seen an uptick in attorney exits, especially in practice areas like corporate and real estate, but GRSM has bucked the trend with consistent growth.
"Our growth has touched numerous areas, including class action, commercial litigation, cyber security, employment, and transactional teams – all of which have been key to our success," commented Brian Roth, Chicago's Co-Managing Partner. "Our flexible and remote work arrangements have further supported our office's expansion and allowed us to attract top talent to best service our clients’ legal needs."
The firm's focus on diversifying its service offerings and expanding into areas such as healthcare, construction, and employment law has positioned it well for continued success, even in a challenging market. With 80+ offices across the U.S. and a national attorney roster of over 1,400, GRSM remains a growing force in the legal industry.
For the full list of rankings and the complete article, visit Crain’s Chicago Business.