About Us
Founded a century ago in Philadelphia, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP's reputation for sensible, sophisticated and results-oriented client representation is, at its core, an extension of our culture: an ethos of collegiality and collaboration that begins with our lawyers and business professionals and radiates outward — to clients, community and beyond. At Stradley Ronon, we recognize that legal issues are not one-size-fits-all. We tailor our strategies and staffing to garner exceptional results at unparalleled value.
While our firm’s historical roots are deep, our vision has always been forward-looking. From the beginning, our longstanding connections in the public and private sector and the well-earned trust of our clients have put us at the center of pioneering work — such as establishing one of the first mutual funds in the United States in 1928 and, more recently, the creation of cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds.
Today, Stradley Ronon continues to strike a similar balance — and equanimity — in all that we do, from leading high-stakes courtroom conflicts to devising novel financing regimes to operationalizing innovative acquisition strategies. As our clients attest, Stradley Ronon’s approach is always determined, yet practical, flexible and resourceful. Wise enough to avoid overcomplication, we nonetheless remain ready to meet any moment, no matter how complex or contentious, with creativity, clarity and common sense.
Esther Cho
“I had a profound sense of responsibility to ensure my work community — our close-knit 10-lawyer team and longstanding clients — received the brightest future and support they deserve. We chose to join Stradley Ronon because of the firm’s sophisticated practice, genuine collaboration at every level, and its incredibly supportive environment.”
Stuart Coleman
“The decision to join Stradley Ronon was easy. Simply put, there’s no other ’40 Act practice that’s the complete package of keen minds and good people — across the board. I’ve been in the asset management legal scene for more than 40 years located in New York, and working with clients and lawyers across the country, and I’ve never been prouder to work with, learn from and introduce clients to such a team of well-respected, technically excellent and practical lawyers, and to say, ‘These are my partners.’ I believe our clients feel the same way: When we’re together in the room, you can look around and see the who’s who of our industry. I love coming to work at Stradley.”
Caroline Gorman
“To be able to go from a summer associate to a department head and member of the firm’s board of directors is not a trajectory that happens everywhere. The support and opportunities I have received throughout my career have had a profound impact on me, and being able to similarly guide the next generation and see them grow is indicative of the unique Stradley Ronon culture.”
David Grim
“Having served for more than two decades at one of the best places to work in the federal government, and having the honor to lead the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, the only other workplace I would call home is Stradley Ronon. Here, I am able to work alongside incredible colleagues, including many fellow former SEC staff members, and together leverage our experience and knowledge bank to break ground for the firm’s extensive client base. It is something I wake up excited about every day.”
