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Expansion of Global Law Firm's Chicago Office Enhances Presence in Fulton Market District
In an exciting development for the legal landscape of Chicago, a leading global law firm has expanded its presence in the city, setting up shop in the vibrant Fulton Market District. The firm, which serves tech and tech-enabled businesses in various sectors across multiple practices, has more than tripled its presence in Chicago over the last two years, growing from an 11-lawyer team to a team of 34.
The expansion, announced in April 2022, saw the firm occupy approximately 32,000 square feet of the twelve-story building, 1045 on Fulton. This includes floors ten through twelve and half of floor nine. The decision to expand in the Fulton Market District was driven by the opportunity to expand the space and the area's symbolic transformation, as noted by Jeff Cody, the US Managing Partner of the firm.
The office space at 1045 on Fulton has been designed to reimagine the law firm office experience, focusing on technology, flexibility, and collaboration. The modern and progressive workspace is equipped with a significant amount of multifunctional open areas, which can be configured for a variety of work needs as well as client and community events.
The sustainable design and construction of 1045 on Fulton have a positive impact on occupants' health and well-being. The building is LEED-certified, and the firm's workspace is designed with the goal of promoting innovation for clients. The office space expansion emphasizes the firm's mission of offering innovative services and solutions.
Six impressive partners have joined the firm's Chicago office as part of this expansion: Joshua Lee, Ed Casmere, John Young, Christine Fernandez Owen, Kevin Friedmann, and John McBride. These additions, along with the expansion of the office space, mark a significant milestone for the firm in the Chicago legal market.
The firm's Chicago office is the first major law firm to be located in the Fulton Market District, a symbol of transformation in Chicago. Farris, the Chicago Co-Partner-in-Charge of the firm, commented on the office's dynamic workplace and state-of-the-art amenities. Ghaznavi, the Chicago Co-Partner-in-Charge, also commented on the office space expansion, stating that it underscores the firm's commitment to offering innovative services and solutions.
While specific data on the growth of other firms' Chicago offices since 2022 was not readily available, it is clear that the legal landscape in Chicago is evolving, with firms like this one investing in the city and its future. The expansion of the firm's Chicago office at 1045 on Fulton marks an exciting development in this evolution, bringing innovative legal services to the heart of the city's vibrant Fulton Market District.
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- The expansion of the global law firm has not only increased their presence in Chicago's bustling Fulton Market District but also expanded their services, allowing them to delve into sectors such as finance, investing, and real-estate, thus broadening their business portfolio.
- With their office space expansion, the firm is now better equipped to cater to the needs of tech-enabled businesses, especially those in the sectors of finance, investing, and real-estate, aiming to provide innovative solutions to clients in these areas.
