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Kansas City-based Polsinelli PC has set the stage for Russ Welsh to step down as chairman, nominating F. Chase Simmons as chair-elect.
Simmons still faces a June 8 vote of the law firm's shareholders but, if confirmed, he would become only the third chairman in Polsinelli's history. He'd assume his new role on Jan. 1, 2019.
Current Chairman and CEO Russ Welsh would remain in the role until then. The 18-month transition period is designed to enable Simmons to continue to serve his clients, manage…