Partner John Schreiner was recently interviewed by the Illinois Technology Association (ITA) for the ITA Spotlight blog.

ITA: How did you come to work with Perkins Coie? 

John: I joined Perkins Coie because of the people. The motto of the firm, “Counsel to Great Companies”, really captures our culture. My colleagues and I work with both established and emerging companies that are leading innovation that changes markets and the way people live. Being able to work with these clients and help them bring their products to market makes working at Perkins [Coie] more than just a job.

ITA: What do you think are the top issues facing the Illinois tech community? 

John: I think the availability and location of a quality workforce is one of the larger issues facing the community. Companies that need employees to be physically located in Illinois are seeing increased competition for talent as employees look at opportunities in other states and opportunities to work for companies remotely. And companies that have not yet fully embraced, but are moving towards, a full or partial work from home policy need to navigate a series of issues, ranging from efficient use of office space to maintain company culture, to ensuring collaboration amongst employees, all while continuing to meet the demands of their customers.

Click here to read the full interview on the Illinois Technology Association Spotlight blog.