Deionna Ferguson is committed to understanding the industry in which clients operate. She understands that lenders enforcing their rights are looking to remain constantly informed, want to know their alternatives, and want to maximize return in the shortest period of time and in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Working closely with experienced Polsinelli attorneys in the Financial Services Litigation practice, Deionna assists businesses in structuring, documenting and negotiating financial transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Deionna was a Polsinelli summer associate. Deionna also served as an advocate for Legal Advocates for Abused Women where she conducted intake interviews, conveyed legal options and connected victims with attorneys.
Education
- Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2020)
- Journal of Law and Policy, Executive Articles Editor
- Saint Louis University (B.A., 2016)
Bar Admission
- Missouri
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- Supreme Court of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- BAMSL (Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis), Member
- Focus St. Louis, Class of Emerging Leaders 2024
- Regional Business Council, St. Louis Young Professionals Network
- The Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project at Washington University in St. Louis, Program Director
- Mound City Bar Association, Law Student Outreach Chair
- MLK Oral Advocacy Competition
- St. Louis Internship (SLIP) Intern and Alumni
- Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis
- Agape Food Pantry
- Right Connections, Member
Recognition
- Washington University School of Law International Women’s Law Caucus Honoree as Outstanding Individual
- Winning in Blaque STL 2024 Honoree
- Selected for Inclusion in The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 List, 2022-2025
- Excellence in Oral Advocacy Award
