After nominating real estate practice head F. Chase Simmons to succeed W. Russell Welsh as head of Polsinelli late last month, the Am Law 100 firm confirmed his ascension to its top leadership role after a partnership vote Thursday.
Simmons, who ran unopposed in the vote, will become the third chairman of the firm when he officially succeeds Welsh on Jan. 1, 2019. The American Lawyer caught up this week with Welsh and Simmons to discuss next steps, Welsh’s legacy as leader and what lies ahead for the fast-growing Kansas City, Missouri-based firm.
