Several Am Law 200 law firms with roots in Kansas City are quickly attracting talent and clients across the U.S. These firms, including Polsinelli, Lathrop GPM, Husch Blackwell, and Spencer Fane, are distinguished by their aggressive growth strategies. This trend includes multiple mergers, the inauguration of new offices, and notable lateral group movements, as discussed in The American Lawyer.
Such expansion endeavors indicate that the competition for growth extends beyond the largest global firms and is prevalent among domestic firms within the Second 50 and the Second Hundred as well. The strategic positioning in the Midwest also plays a significant role, allowing these firms to draw in client work from across the U.S., thereby reinforcing their competitive edge in the legal market.