Polsinelli congratulates John F. Crawford and Rebecca C. Riley-Vargas, who have been elected to shareholder in the firm's Chicago office. The pair were among 33 promoted attorneys nationwide.

“The professional achievements and excellent work by these attorneys support our firm’s dedication to providing our clients with practical legal guidance for better business decisions,” said Polsinelli Chairman Russ Welsh. “We are pleased to acknowledge our new shareholders' successes.”

The promotions to shareholder are occurring during an exciting period of growth for Polsinelli. In 2013, the firm added 104 attorneys nationwide to help meet client needs. The firm also expanded with a new office and team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Five years in a row Polsinelli has been ranked the fastest growing law firm in America by The American Lawyer. Polsinelli focuses on finding practical solutions for clients in health care, financial services, real estate, life sciences and technology, energy and business litigation matters.

Chicago

• John F. Crawford– Nonprofit Organizations. He earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri, 2005.
• Rebecca C. Riley-Vargas –Science & Technology. She earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, 2007.