Skip to main content
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. logo.

Debra Ellwood Meppen Recognized as 2026 Top 100 Lawyer by Los Angeles Business Journal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Partner Debra Ellwood Meppen has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ). The Top 100 Lawyers list is a highly competitive honor awarded to attorneys whose legal achievements, community involvement, and professional influence set them apart in the very competitive Los Angeles market.

A trusted advisor to Hollywood’s leading producers, executives, and talent, Meppen has earned a reputation as a legal powerhouse. With decades of experience in entertainment law, litigation, and negotiation, Meppen’s work is distinguished by her unwavering discretion. She approaches every case with a rare blend of compassion and pragmatism, working tirelessly to achieve outcomes that benefit all stakeholders. Her calm and measured presence in volatile situations makes her indispensable to her clients, many of whom have come to rely on her as a lawyer and a confidante. Beyond the courtroom, she serves as Chair of the firm’s National Employment Practice, Co-Managing Partner of GRSM’s Ventura office, and is GRSM’s Women’s Initiative Chair, championing the advancement of women in law and leadership.

Her recognition among the Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles signifies Meppen’s exceptional legal prowess and achievements, exemplary leadership, and significant contributions to the legal community.

Learn more about the Top 100 Lawyers in Los Angeles on LABJ’s website.