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SCG Legal

SCG Legal is a non-profit international network of independent law and public policy firms, established in 1989 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. It provides a collaborative platform for member firms to deliver cross-border legal, regulatory, and governmental counsel across major jurisdictions worldwide.

Overview

SCG Legal connects 123 independent law firms operating in over 63 countries, including all U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, the network encompasses more than 12,000 attorneys. Over 80% of member firms are ranked in the Chambers and Partners legal directories.

The network was originally founded by the governors of several U.S. states to ensure that clients had access to legal counsel familiar with both the law and the policymaking process. It has since expanded into a leading global legal network.

Services and Practice Areas

SCG Legal member firms are typically full-service and cover a wide range of practice areas, including but not limited to:

Corporate and M&A

Banking and Finance

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Employment and Labor Law

Tax

Environmental and Energy Law

Intellectual Property

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs

Member firms are known for their local expertise and deep institutional knowledge of domestic legal systems, regulations, and policymaking frameworks.

Rankings and Recognition

SCG Legal is ranked Band 1 in "Leading Law Firm Networks: The Elite" in the Chambers Global Guide 2025. The network is recognized for its consistency, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and client service excellence.

Structure and Governance

The network is governed by a Board of Directors, with officers elected by member firms. The current Chair (2025) is M. Celeste Bruce of Rifkin Weiner Livingston (Maryland, USA), and the CEO is Alina Gorokhovsky, based in Washington, D.C.

Other board members represent firms from jurisdictions such as the Dominican Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, China, and the United Kingdom, among others.

Geographic Reach

SCG Legal maintains a structured presence across six major regions:

Asia & Pacific Rim (14 firms, 3,191 attorneys)

Africa & Middle East (3 firms, 32 attorneys)

Canada (9 firms, 649 attorneys)

Europe (28 firms, 2,344 attorneys)

Latin America & Caribbean (19 firms, 898 attorneys)

United States (54 firms, 5,527 attorneys)

Each region holds regular meetings and coordinates initiatives to foster regional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Initiatives and Programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

SCG Legal is recognized for its commitment to DEI through structured programming, including mentorship, board representation, and firm certification. The DEI Advocate program, launched in 2024, supports member firms in developing inclusive legal workplaces.

SCGThrive

This well-being initiative addresses challenges in the legal profession with resources centered on work-life balance, mindfulness, stress management, and healthy habits.

Global Spin

SCG Legal produces the "Global Spin" webcast series, where member attorneys discuss legal and business issues across jurisdictions.

Membership Benefits

Access to a trusted referral network

Cross-border collaboration and client teams

Practice management and business development toolkits

Participation in annual and regional meetings

Marketing and branding support

Shared best practices and legal templates

External Links

SCG Legal Official Website

SCG Legal - Chambers Global Ranking