Grant Palmer of Blank Rome. Courtesy photo Grant Palmer of Blank Rome. Courtesy photo

Grant Palmer, Blank Rome

What sets Palmer apart and drives him as a leader is ensuring that the firm maintains its strong culture and core values of promoting collaboration and contributing to others; providing extraordinary client service; advancing diversity and fostering inclusiveness; and giving back through pro bono and community service.

Some of his recent accomplishments include welcoming 75 lateral partners across offices and practices; opening offices in Chicago and Orange County; surpassing $500 million in revenue and one million hours for the first time in 2021 and continued upward trajectory in 2022.

He significantly increased revenues and profitability each year over the past four years, leading to record performances. He hired full-time director of D&I and senior D&I specialist; hired the firm's first chief innovation & value officer and implemented annual Innovation Challenge to drive new ideas focused on enhanced client service.