Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 28 attorneys to shareholder, effective today. The new shareholders were elected based on their superior client service and dedicated legal commitment.

The new shareholders span 13 Polsinelli offices and 16 practices, covering all seven of the firm’s departments.

“These nationally distinguished attorneys are becoming Polsinelli shareholders as a direct result of their extraordinary commitment to client service, hard work and proven results,” said Polsinelli Chairman and CEO Chase Simmons. “We proudly congratulate each of these attorneys on earning this deserved promotion to the shareholder ranks. Polsinelli is fortunate to have outstanding attorneys who are such a credit to the profession, and we look forward to supporting their continued legal career growth and development.”

Further supporting the firm’s continued growth, Polsinelli has added 30 new first-year associates to support clients coast-to-coast. The new associates are located throughout 12 different offices and 12 practice areas.

Polsinelli continues a steady expansion in alignment with industry demand and the changing legal landscape. Today, Polsinelli has more than 1,000 attorneys across 23 offices.

Polsinelli congratulates the following new shareholders: 

Chicago

Virginia Y. Duong – Tax Practice Group. She earned her J.D. from University of Denver College of Law.

Matthew J. Kelly – Health Care Operations Practice Group. He earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Dayna C. LaPlante – Health Care Litigation and Disputes Practice Group. She earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Erik A. Martin – Health Care Operations Practice Group. He earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Ryan F. Sullivan – Real Estate Practice Group. He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.