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
