Executive Change: Husch Blackwell Appoints Joanna Penn as Chief Transformation Officer
Kansas City, MO – Husch Blackwell has announced the appointment of Joanna Penn as Chief Transformation Officer. About Husch Blackwell: Husch Blackwell is a full-service law firm that distinguishes itself through a business-focused approach to legal counsel, positioning itself as a problem-solving partner rather than a traditional law firm. The firm serves clients worldwide across major industries including energy and natural resources, financial services and capital markets, food systems, and healthcare and life sciences, with over 1,000 attorneys and more than 20 offices across the United States. Known for its innovative approach to legal operations, Husch Blackwell has been recognized by both the CLOC LIO Project and the ACC Value Champion award series for delivering solutions that cut legal spending, improve predictability, and achieve better outcomes achievements demonstrated through its work with clients such as implementing proprietary algorithms that decreased litigation costs by 30% while handling a 35% increase in matters. The firm has established a strong reputation for client satisfaction, achieving an industry-leading Net Promoter Score of 84 in 2023 compared to the legal industry average of 37, and was recently named to the 2026 Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers list, ranking 152 out of 500 companies nationwide and second among law firms.
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Husch Blackwell
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Phone: 816-983-8000
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