Polsinelli Adds Lisa Pilotto as New Chief Recruiting Officer to Lead Firm’s Next Lateral Growth Phase
Polsinelli Adds Lisa Pilotto as New Chief Recruiting Officer to Lead Firm’s Next Lateral Growth Phase
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Lisa Pilotto as the firm’s new Chief Recruiting Officer, joining in the Chicago office. Pilotto will lead Polsinelli’s nationwide recruiting efforts across the firm’s 22 offices, with a focus on leading the recruiting team, attracting top talent and continuing the firm’s steady growth of the past years.
“I am thrilled to welcome Lisa to Polsinelli,” said Chase Simmons, CEO & Chairman. “We are a firm with a growth mindset and a proven track record of being an exceptional platform for lateral attorneys to grow their practices and extend best-in-class services and value to their clients. Lisa will take us into the next phase of Polsinelli’s lateral growth and positioning within the market. We know our value comes from our talent, and Lisa’s industry experience, business acumen and strategic approach complement our firm culture and desire to better serve our clients as we continue on the success path we have been on for the past few years.”
Polsinelli has seen dramatic growth over the past five years, increasing attorney headcount by more than 20% and revenue by more than 80%, steadily rising through the Am Law ranks. Today, Polsinelli has more than 1,000 attorneys in 22 offices, serving their clients across the country.
“What drew me to Polsinelli was how much strategic growth the firm has accomplished over the past decade and how beneficial it has been for the firm and for clients,” Pilotto added. “I have always looked at Polsinelli as a really good example of what is possible and am excited to join and lead in a firm with such a successful growth model.”
With more than 20 years of experience in legal recruiting, Pilotto has demonstrated success in attracting top legal talent across the industry’s most competitive firms and markets. Prior to joining Polsinelli, Pilotto served as Director of Strategic Lateral Growth at a major global law firm and held different recruiting leadership roles at several other Am Law 100 firms.
About Polsinelli
Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 22 offices nationwide. Recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli is committed to meeting our clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be. Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, offering comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and life sciences. Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida.
