Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is pleased to welcome back Lauren Penrod as a Partner in the firm’s Detroit office. Penrod, who practiced with the firm from May 2021 to August 2025, returns to contribute her experience across a variety of practice areas, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in Michigan and nationwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lauren back to GRSM,” shared Detroit Managing Partner Ari Charlip. “Lauren’s return is a testament to the collaborative culture, meaningful professional relationships, and opportunities for growth that define our firm. We take great pride in being a place where talented attorneys can build successful and fulfilling careers. We look forward to the tremendous value Lauren will continue to bring to our clients and our Detroit office.”
Penrod defends high-exposure and complex cases, focusing on malpractice, transportation, trucking, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and Michigan No-Fault. She defends large corporations and other commercial clients in matters ranging from breach of contract to automobile negligence. She is admitted to practice in Michigan and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
“I am excited to rejoin the firm and return to a place that played an important role in my career,” said Penrod. “During my previous four years with the firm, I developed meaningful professional relationships and experienced firsthand the collaborative culture that sets it apart. The firm’s reputation as one of the best firms for women to build successful careers, combined with the exceptional resources available to serve clients, made the decision to return an easy one.”
The Detroit team works closely with GRSM attorneys nationwide, leveraging the firm’s expansive 50-state platform to deliver comprehensive legal solutions for our clients.
Learn more about GRSM’s Detroit office and the exciting opportunities available in Michigan and across the country.