Commercial Litigation Attorneys

GRSM named among U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Companies to Work For. September 2026 Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has been named to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms. This marks the firm's third consecutive year being recognized on the list. The rankings evaluate how individual law firms meet employee needs compared to industry peers. The list considers factors such as the quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development. GRSM received notable recognition for fostering a strong sense of connection and appreciation among employees. U.S. News employs a comprehensive methodology for its list of Best Companies to Work For, evaluating eligible public and private companies based on employee sentiment, publicly available company and workforce data, editorial judgment, and regulatory information.

GRSM add three Partners as Regional growth continues. Contacts. September 2026 Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani recently welcomed Partners Randi Hyatt, Paul Piland, and Sandra Adams to its Baltimore, Atlanta, and Nashville offices, respectively. Their backgrounds in labor and employment, commercial litigation, and general liability matters further strengthen the firm's capabilities in the Southeast and nationwide. "Randi, Paul, and Sandra each bring strong client relationships and practical experience that will benefit our clients throughout the Southeast and across the country," said Peter Siachos, Regional Oversight Partner of GRSM's Southeast offices. "Their arrival reflects our continued focus on building strong local teams while leveraging GRSM's national platform." Hyatt focuses her practice on labor and employment matters, advising businesses and their leaders on employment law concerns and defending employers against employment litigation claims. She represents clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies in matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, protected medical leave, wrongful termination, breaches of employment agreements, and other workplace claims. Hyatt has a developed reputation in handling complex and high-level workplace investigations, often serving as an external investigator for other law firms and their clients. Hyatt also has particular interest in helping employers navigate the impact and governance of AI in the workplace. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Courts for the District of Maryland and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Piland focuses his practice on commercial litigation, representing individuals and entities at all stages of the legal process. As an experienced litigator and trial lawyer, he applies his background to seek efficient and cost-effective results for his clients. He is admitted to practice in Georgia, Texas, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Adams focuses her practice on general liability coverage and commercial litigation matters. She brings more than 30 years of professional experience in law, business, accounting, and court administration to her practice, giving her a practical, analytical perspective. Detail-oriented and strategic, she draws on her legal and business acumen to evaluate complex issues and develop effective solutions. She listens to her clients, understands their priorities, and focuses her representation on achieving their objectives. She is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

GRSM adds Five partners across Bay Area offices. Contacts. September 2026 Five partners have expanded Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani's Bay Area presence, with Anna Branson, Maureen Duffy, Jacklyn Kim, and Ellyn Moscowitz joining in San Francisco and S. Michael Lee joining in Walnut Creek. Their backgrounds across employment and labor, commercial litigation, environmental and toxic tort litigation, appellate matters, education, and cyber, privacy, and data security further strengthen the firm's capabilities in Northern California and nationwide. "The addition of Anna, Maureen, Jacklyn, Michael, and Ellyn further strengthens our Bay Area team," said Mollie Burks, Regional Oversight Partner for GRSM's West Region. "They bring extensive experience, strong client relationships, and proven litigation capabilities that deepen our bench in Northern California and further enhance the service we provide to clients across our national platform." Branson focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. She represents employers in matters involving wage and hour and PAGA claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, workplace investigations, and compliance with the FMLA, ADA, and FLSA. She also advises employers on employee relations, workplace policies, disciplinary actions, and other compliance issues. She is admitted to practice in California and Arizona. Duffy focuses her practice on employment and labor matters, providing counsel and advocacy to organizations. She represents employers in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration and mediation, in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, disability accommodation, defamation, breach of contract, fraud, wage and hour, and other statutory and common law claims. She is admitted to practice in California, Illinois, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California. Kim focuses her practice on environmental and toxic tort litigation, insurance defense, trucking matters, asbestos, talc, and silica claims, and trial practice. With more than 20 years of litigation experience, she represents insurance carriers and insureds in complex matters, advising clients on liability, damages, case valuation, settlement strategy, and regulatory compliance. She is admitted to practice in California, New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Lee focuses his practice on commercial litigation and cyber, privacy, and data security matters. He brings substantial experience advising businesses on legal, regulatory, and operational issues, including experience serving in senior legal roles for Silicon Valley companies. He is admitted to practice in California. Moscowitz focuses her practice on employment, labor, appellate, and education matters. She has successfully argued dozens of cases before the California Courts of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She has also significant traditional labor experience in California and has extensive mediation and arbitration experience. She is admitted to practice in California.