Norton Rose Fulbright, one of the country’s largest law firms, is expanding to Chicago and seeks to set itself apart from the Big Law pack concentrated in the Loop by opening an office in the Fulton Market District.
The new office of 11 attorneys, which includes 5 partners, will focus on technology, intellectual property, projects and employment law. The firm is finalizing a lease with a new building, where it will be the first tenant. A source familiar with the deal said it will be at 1045 W. Fulton Market St., representing the first major law firm to anchor itself in the booming neighborhood.
“Chicago is a hot spot for innovation, and we are eager to serve the city’s thriving business community across a host of practices in transformative sectors,” Gina Shishima, the firm’s chief strategy and operations partner, said in a statement. “The Fulton Market District is a symbol of transformation in Chicago, and making this burgeoning tech environment our home is our way of building a diverse and differentiated presence in the city that we hope is inspiring and refreshing to clients and lateral candidates alike.”
It’s the latest firm hoping to capitalize on Chicago’s startup potential. Cooley, a Silicon Valley-based firm renowned for representing tech companies and unicorns, came to town in May and opened its first office here. It was on pace to add at least 40 attorneys last fall when it moved into a 30,000 square-foot space at the Bank of America Tower.
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