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Founded in 1974 in San Francisco, the law firm of Gordon & Rees consists of more than 350 attorneys in 16 offices coast in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey and New York.
Its attorneys have successfully litigated through trial, arbitration and appeal and enjoy a national reputation for coordinating, managing and trying multiparty and multicase litigation. They have served as trial counsel in diverse matters involving business tort and other business-to-business disputes, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation and environmental and toxic tort claims. The firm has a strong record defending product liability cases, construction-related claims and professional liability actions.
Gordon & Rees attorneys also have substantial experience in many aspects of corporate transactional law and strive to provide creative, practical advice and efficient, sound solutions to our clients' legal and business needs. They have the skills to assist in a broad array of transactions for entrepreneurs, for large businesses as well as smaller, closely held businesses, for individuals and for professional and nonprofit organizations, including doctors, accountants and lawyers.
The firm's vision is to provide exceptional results-driven legal services on a national platform. Its mission statement is "to consistently provide responses to client communications and requests that are so quick, complete, thoughtful and compliant that our clients experience a material and positive difference in working with Gordon & Reese as compared to any other law firm."
The firm has seen its annual revenues steadily increase under its mission and vision. Since 2000, it has enjoyed explosive growth, more than tripling in size and achieving a national footprint with offices coast-to-coast.
Dana L. Gibson was appointed President of National University in July 2007. Previously, she was Vice President for Business and Finance at Southern Methodist University, and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance at the University of Colorado at Denver. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Companies and organizations of all sizes are eligible to apply, including for-profits, notfor- profits, publics, and privates. Peak Performing Organizations will be evaluated in five areas (please see the attached application):
The fact that individuals can experience momentary periods of superior performance on demand suggests that each of us has the potential to perform beyond normal expectations. Commonly referred to as peak performance, this ability to function at a heightened level at will for extended periods of time has long fascinated sports psychologists, scientists and academicians.
A more recent application of this concept has been logically extended to entire organizations that are capable of achieving peak performance. These peak performing organizations have the ability to sustain long-term performance that maximizes the potential of the individuals in the company as well as the overall organization.
The characteristics of peak performing organizations are not currently captured by established recognition awards. While it is true that peak performing organizations are by definition grounded in ethics and integrity, to be a truly great place to work, sustained excellence involves having the ability to perform these functions at a superior level for extended periods of time.
Several models have been developed that explain the factors associated with peak performing organizations. Now, for the first time, these factors have been incorporated into the criteria for the National University Peak Performance Award.