Fast-Growing Firm Continues to Expand Footprint with Culture-First Approach
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Chicago, underscoring the firm’s commitment to deliver comprehensive legal services to local and national clients in the markets where they live and do business.
The firm’s newest office, located at 1 North State Street, is home to a team of highly skilled attorneys with in-depth legal experience spanning intellectual property, litigation, environmental and energy law, construction, water law, real estate, banking, nonprofit organizations, and labor and employment.
“I’m excited to announce the opening of our Spencer Fane Chicago Loop office as part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding support for our clients,” said Daniel Hwang, office managing partner in Chicago. “This new space reflects our dedication to delivering responsive, high-quality service while further strengthening our presence in the Midwest. We see tremendous opportunity to grow with our clients, deepen our relationships in the region, and more actively contribute to Chicago’s vibrant business community.”
Over the last few years, Spencer Fane has opened several offices in strategic legal markets – including New York; Washington, D.C.; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Salt Lake City; and San Jose and Santa Monica, California – all of which have not only expanded the specific cities and regions in which clients can be served in a direct capacity but also strengthened firmwide efficiency and scalability.
Within the same timeframe, the firm was shortlisted by the Financial Times for FT Innovative Law Firms North America 2025, distinguished by U.S. News & World Report as the top-rated firm in its 2025 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms list, and recognized by The American Lawyer as “a case study on how a law firm can add market share, climb the rankings, and grow profits, all at the same time.”