Frank Ross is known for his sincere interest in helping clients pursue opportunities and overcome challenges to succeed in business. He has dedicated his professional career to enthusiastically representing a diverse mix of organizations, ranging from some of the nation’s largest corporations to closely held and family-owned enterprises.

As the former Chair of the firm’s Business Department, Frank led the department for 25 years through significant evolution and dynamic growth. Under his vision and leadership, the department grew from 30 attorneys in 1998 to more than 400 attorneys in 2017. That growth and the practice focus resulted in the development of two new departments of the firm, the Intellectual Property and Health Care Departments, each new department with more than 100 lawyers. Frank helped build a robust team of nationally recognized attorneys and practices, with a focus on high-growth practice areas and the addition of laterals in key markets. When Frank stepped down as Chair in 2022, the reconfigured Business Department had grown to more than 280 attorneys.

Frank currently serves as Chair of Polsinelli Global, an initiative aimed at enhancing client service and representation through a unique partnership with law firms around the world. Under Frank’s leadership, the firm has solidified a curated network of global firms which Polsinelli lawyers have evaluated and selected in order to provide our clients with comprehensive and quality legal services in the international marketplace accompanied by excellent service.

Frank's leadership roles and his approach to serving clients have both been integral to the success of the firm. Among his recent successes, The American Lawyer recently featured the firm in part for its ability to grow a national health care practice in a down economy, which was facilitated by Frank’s collaborative and strategic vision for the practice.

Frank leads in a manner that maximizes the deep experience of our attorneys and the resources of the firm. "We’re not tradition-bound," Frank told The American Lawyer, a personal philosophy that means we focus on the client first and that we ignore the view of "we've always done it this way." That philosophy, which is pervasive among our attorneys, has captured the attention of business media, like the Kansas City Business Journal, as well as numerous business clients, including the premier academic medical center in the region, which tapped Polsinelli as its outside general counsel in 1998.

"Renowned for building strong relationships with clients," Frank has been recognized by industry media such as Chambers USA, which has chronicled Frank’s career with note­worthy client comments, including:

• “Frank is an exceptional lawyer who delivers excellent client service with a solid understanding of a company’s risk tolerance.”
• "Frank is the type of guy you want on your side in anything that is high stakes."
• "A consummate professional; he's extra responsive and treats us like we're the biggest client in his mix."
• “A leader in M&A”
• “The 'outstanding’ Frank Ross possesses a broad range of experience that runs the gamut across the transactional spectrum.”
• "He is renowned for building strong relationships with clients, who attest to his complete investment in us and ability to meet our needs."
• "[He] is recommended for his corporate advice to private companies and is also recognized for his active transactional practice..."
• "Chairman of the Business Law Department, Frank Ross is noted for his proficiency on complex business transactions. His work for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to closely held private entities is viewed as 'always of the highest quality -­any corporate issues you give him, you know he'll be able to handle them.'"
• "Sources appreciate Frank Ross for his ability to effectively summarize complicated topics and his loyalty to his clients."
• "He is visible for his work in sectors including insurance and healthcare." 
• "Sources describe him as a hard working lawyer with a well-deserved reputation."
• "Frank Ross handles the transactional work for health care and medical device companies, alongside his duties as chairman of the firm's Business Law Department."

A noteworthy client letter stated:

"Having the Polsinelli team represent our company in the most important transaction of its 30-year existence was our privilege. The dedication, work and professionalism by Frank and the entire Polsinelli team was the best legal representation that I have experienced in my 25 years of legal work."

- General Counsel of a company represented by Frank and several other Polsinelli attorneys.

Frank’s service to clients is varied based on the unique needs of a business, but he regularly partners with clients in a capacity similar to that of an in-house general counsel or a business’ transactional leader. In these strategic roles, he advises clients on the difficult issues and challenging opportunities confronting them on a daily basis or with their transactions.