Rahul Guha Named a 2022 Asian Leader Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal

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Cornerstone Research CEO Rahul Guha is honored for his dedication to excellence, deep commitment to supporting the next generation, and involvement with the community.

Chicago—Profiles in Diversity Journal has named Rahul Guha to its 2022 list of Asian Leaders Worth Watching. The list recognizes attorneys, industry professionals, and executives for their dedication to excellence, commitment to mentoring, and community involvement.

In his profile, Dr. Guha discusses his path from India to Cornell University to study economics, to his career with Cornerstone Research and his appointment to CEO in 2020. In reflecting on his twenty-five years with the firm, Dr. Guha says, “Throughout my tenure at the firm, in addition to providing the highest level of service to our clients, making a difference in my personal and professional communities has remained top of mind for me.”

Throughout my tenure at the firm, in addition to providing the highest level of service to our clients, making a difference in my personal and professional communities has remained top of mind for me.

“As everyone who works with Rahul knows, he consistently embodies Cornerstone Research’s core values, embraces collaboration and inclusivity, and motivates people to be their best,” said Yesim Richardson, president of Cornerstone Research. “Rahul inspires trust and respect from our staff at all levels, and we are very proud to congratulate him on this recognition.”

As the CEO of Cornerstone Research, Dr. Guha leads an international team of professionals dedicated to supporting clients and experts in a range of complex litigation challenges. The firm has earned a reputation for consistent high quality and effectiveness by delivering rigorous, state-of-the-art analysis for over thirty years. Dr. Guha is the former cohead of the firm’s antitrust and competition practice, and founder of the life sciences practice.

“When I became CEO, our firm’s commitment to equal opportunity, inclusion, and corporate citizenship—many of the values exemplified by those honored—was already in place,” said Dr. Guha. “I have sought to use my role to reaffirm this commitment. I am grateful to be recognized among this prestigious group, and to work every day for a firm that is committed to excellence, diversity, and supporting our people.”

View the honorees’ profiles here.

Honoree

  • Chicago

Rahul Guha

Chief Executive Officer