Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani welcomes Alexandra R. Hassell as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Boston office, further strengthening the firm’s employment law capabilities in Massachusetts and across the country.
Hassell provides proactive, practical counsel to employers while leveraging her litigation experience to help clients navigate complex workplace challenges. She represents clients across a wide range of industries in employment matters spanning pre-litigation disputes through high-stakes litigation, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace issues.
Known for her attention to detail and thoughtful approach, Hassell brings a deep understanding of nuanced employment issues and develops comprehensive strategies designed for each client’s business objectives. She regularly advises employers on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and workplace policies, and partners in close collaboration with clients to address challenges before they escalate into litigation. When disputes do arise, she is a strong advocate, guiding employers through all stages of litigation with a focus on efficient, results-driven outcomes.
In addition to her client work, Hassell is an active leader in the legal and local community. She serves as President of the Suffolk University Law School Alumni Board of Directors and is a member of the Urban College of Boston President’s Advisory Council. She is also engaged with the Boston Bar Association, serves on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts, the National Association of Women Lawyers, where she contributes to the Amicus Committee, and serves as the Company Teams Chair for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Her leadership has been recognized through her selection to the 2025 class of the Mary K. Ryan Women’s Leadership Initiative.
Hassell earned her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and her M.B.A. from Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Boston team collaborates closely with GRSM attorneys nationwide, leveraging the firm’s full-service, 50-state platform to deliver seamless legal services to clients across industries.
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