In the early 1980s, the seeds of Cornwell Jackson were sown when Gary Jackson, disenchanted with his role at Arthur Andersen, sought new opportunities. Serendipity led him to connect with Knowles Cornwell, an established sole practitioner, through a chance encounter initiated by a search through the phone book. Their fateful meeting in a hotel bar resulted in a partnership agreement drafted on a napkin. Together, they embarked on a journey to build a firm that prioritized client service and innovation.
The Founding
