Polsinelli

Many firms talk about their DEI aspirations. At Polsinelli, we discuss how to obtain tangible results. We ask the hard questions and seek answers through novel and often counterintuitive approaches. This has caused us to change our compensation matrix, explore new methods for mentoring and training, and rethink how we recruit and retain diverse talent. Our willingness to deviate from the mainstream provides attorneys and staff with even greater opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Polsinelli! I am excited to tell you about our firm. We have been intentional about creating a culture that aspires to bring out the best in all of our professionals by allowing them to bring their creativity and passion for what they do into our environment. This has created an internal and external client service model that is second to none, a workplace that shows deep respect for each individual and truly is why Polsinelli has become What a Law Firm Should Be.

I hope you take some more time to explore our website and learn more about our culture. In particular, I invite you to look at what we are doing in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Careers. I think you will find that we do things a little differently here at Polsinelli, which makes a big impact on our clients and our people.

I hope you will reach out to any of our team members if you would like to learn more.

Chase Simmons
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Law firms are in a unique position when it comes to helping those in need. At Polsinelli, we approach our pro bono efforts with the same dedication and drive that we do our client work, applying our skills and resources to assisting individuals, organizations and causes throughout our communities. We’re not passionate about pro bono because we have to be; we value this work because it’s an extension of our value system and exemplifies what a law firm should be.

And, because our pro bono work deserves the same standard of excellence that we apply to other matters, we staff our cases accordingly and provide the training necessary for attorneys inexperienced in certain matters to feel confident taking them on. Whether guiding clients through immigration proceedings, negotiating real estate deals for budding entrepreneurs or fighting for the rights of the veterans or the disabled, our teams are supported and encouraged to take on pro bono matters as part of their practice.

In fact, Polsinelli devotes a stand-alone pro bono committee to each practice area and office, ensuring swift approvals of vital projects, and our lawyers receive billable-hour credit for pro bono efforts. In 2020, our firm worked on over 640 pro bono matters in a broad range of areas, including habeas proceedings, claims for asylum on behalf of a transgender client, and amicus filings relating to a 6th Amendment ruling by the Supreme Court. Alongside high-profile cases like these, we represent victims of domestic violence who simply want to feel safe, kids who have traveled down the wrong path and deserve a second chance, and individuals with a business dream who need help making it a reality. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney with trial experience or a first-year associate just starting your career, Polsinelli provides the help, resources and support needed to achieve the result each client deserves.

We’re proud of all of our work at Polsinelli, but our approach to pro bono matters displays the heart of who we are as a firm. We help because we can. That’s what a law firm should be.