ALLENTOWN, PA – October 1, 2026 – Gross McGinley, LLP is proud to announce that Deputy Managing Partner Samuel E. Cohen and Partner Kellie L. Rahl-Heffner have been selected as 2026 Lehigh Valley Business Leaders in Law honorees. Driven to make a difference, these attorneys stand as catalysts for progress and shaping the next chapter of Gross McGinley, one of the Lehigh Valley’s largest law firms.
The Leaders in Law awards recognize dedicated legal professionals whose leadership in the profession and the community has had a positive impact on the Lehigh Valley. Honorees demonstrate outstanding professional achievement, involvement in the legal field, and meaningful support of the community.
Samuel E. Cohen serves as Gross McGinley’s Deputy Managing Partner and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and business disputes. He represents individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and municipalities, helping clients pursue practical and creative solutions to complex legal challenges.
In his firm leadership role, Sam helps guide Gross McGinley’s strategic direction and oversees the firm’s Operations Committee, including initiatives involving the firm’s IT, Facilities, and Marketing departments. He is also Solicitor for Lehigh County.
Kellie Rahl-Heffner, Chair of the Family Law Practice Group, is known for her compassionate yet tenacious advocacy. Inspired by the words of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Fight the fight that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you,” she leads by example, sparking passion in those around her. Invested in the community she calls home, Kellie serves as Chair of the Allentown Chamber Executive Board, sits on the Greater Allentown Board of Governors, and is Board Chair for Lehigh Valley Habitat for Humanity. Outside the office, she and her wife Michelle are dedicated “dog moms,” to black shelter dogs, making a heartfelt effort to adopt those most often overlooked.
“Leaders in Law is a meaningful recognition of attorneys who make a difference throughout our community,” said Deb Faulkinberry, Managing Director of Gross McGinley. “Sam and Kellie embody those values every day. We are proud of their leadership, their commitment to clients, and the many ways they strengthen the Lehigh Valley. Gross McGinley congratulates both Kellie L. Rahl-Heffner and Samuel E. Cohen on this well-deserved recognition!”
For more information about Samuel E. Cohen and his legal practice, visit his attorney profile HERE.
For more information about Kellie L. Rahl-Heffner and her practice, visit her attorney profile HERE.
About Gross McGinley, LLP
As Gross McGinley celebrates 50 years of serving Eastern Pennsylvania, its reputable attorneys and legal professionals continue to grow the firm’s Business & Banking, Commercial and General Litigation, Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Education Law, Employment, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Healthcare Defense, Municipal, and Tax practices. With offices in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, and Philadelphia counties, Gross McGinley, LLP has steadily grown into one of the most comprehensive law firms in Eastern Pennsylvania while remaining a consistent and reliable source of trusted counsel. The firm’s client-first philosophy, as well as a focus on collaboration and innovation will continue to drive its success for the next 50 years and beyond. Learn more about Gross McGinley, LLP at GrossMcGinley.com.
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