CHICAGO – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP has officially moved into its new Chicago office at 155 North Wacker Drive, marking an important milestone for the firm’s continued growth and long-standing presence in the Chicago market.
The firm now occupies 57,000 square feet across the 30th and 31st floors in the Class A office building, and houses 65 attorneys and 48 business professionals. SGR relocated from its prior office at 311 South Wacker Drive, where the firm had operated since 1992, reflecting both the depth of its Chicago roots and its focus on the future.
“Chicago remains a key market for Smith, Gambrell & Russell, and this move marks an important step forward for our presence there,” said Stephen M. Forte, SGR’s managing partner and chair of the executive committee. “The new office reflects the firm’s focus on collaboration, recruitment, and providing an environment that supports both our people and our clients.”
The new office was intentionally designed to support collaboration, connectivity, and growth, reflecting how attorneys work together today. All attorney offices are uniform in size, reinforcing a team-oriented culture, and the space features significantly expanded and modernized conference and meeting facilities to better support client service, internal engagement, and recruiting efforts. The space is designed to support the firm’s hybrid work model while encouraging in-person collaboration and connection.
“This move represents an exciting new chapter for our Chicago office,” said Terrence J. Sheahan, Managing Partner of SGR’s Chicago office. “The new space better reflects how our lawyers work today –collaboratively and with a focus on growth – while positioning us to continue expanding our presence in Chicago by adding attorneys and deepening client relationships.”
Developed in 2009 by the John Buck Company, 155 North Wacker offers modern business amenities and strong sustainability credentials. The building is Wired Certified Platinum, SmartScore Platinum, and has earned a WELL Health-Safety Rating. With full-height, energy-efficient glass and column-free bays, 155 North Wacker also boasts a tenant conference center, first-class fitness center, and more. Other tenants in the building include The John Buck Company, Mercer, Ernst & Young, and the American Hospital Association.
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s nearly 350 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/