Law Firms Join the Modern, Flexible Office Trend

Law firms have been one of the mainstays in traditional office space; however, that trend may be shifting. Law firm leasing expert Jonathan J. Larsen at Avison Young, has seen more law firms considering small and more efficient workspaces.

“I am seeing one broad trend among the majority of law firms—they are seeking smaller, more efficient and flexible office spaces,” Larsen, a principal, managing director and member of the US executive committee at Avison Young, tells GlobeSt.com. “This trend is driven by a number of things including economic pressure, tech-related industry disruptors, and the desire to remain nimble and poised to respond to change.”

While law firms are embracing more modern workspaces, they aren’t totally changing their footprint. For example, law firms will never adopt the open-office model. “While one-size office sounds efficient and financially smart, few law firms will use it, because, for example, a senior partner with a big book of business want a larger office that reflects her or his status within the firm and career aspirations,” says Larsen.