Chad helps clients achieve successful outcomes in complex corporate transactions through creative, pragmatic and results-driven counsel. As Chair of Polsinelli’s Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Chad focuses on resolving transactional issues with efficiency, precision and clarity, whether during negotiation sessions or in the fine points of drafting.

He structures, negotiates and closes a broad spectrum of transactions, including asset and equity acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and other strategic business arrangements. Every transaction is approached with an eye toward both immediate results and long-term business alignment — helping clients get what they need now and where they want to go next.

Chad brings significant experience in:

  • Drafting and negotiating complex purchase, merger and joint venture agreements
  • Advising on business succession planning and corporate governance
  • Counseling on corporate structure and a range of commercial contract matters

Chad works with clients across a wide range of industries, including:

  • Health care
  • Insurance
  • Retail food
  • Financial
  • Information technology
  • Professional services

Education

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 2005)
    • University of Missouri-Kansas City (B.A., 2001)

      Bar Admission

      • Missouri, 2005

      Professional Affiliations

      • The Missouri Bar
        • Member, 2005-present
      • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
        • Member, 2005-present
      • American Bar Association
        • Member, Business Law Section, 2005-present

      Recognition

      • USA Strategic M&A Deal of the Year, 2025
        • Represented HCA Healthcare as lead deal counsel in the acquisition Catholic Medical Center