Among professional services companies, law firms were particularly affected by the recent economic downturn. They are facing a “new reality,” which requires a new way of thinking about how real estate and a more productive workplace can create a competitive advantage. Strategic decisions that go beyond the traditional concerns of aesthetics and cost must be considered carefully.

Creating a Legal Workplace that performs in the present and considers the future

NELSON’s Legal Workplace experts understand that creating an effective work environment is more than designing an impressive space – it’s developing a business solution that addresses the firm’s immediate needs and its long-term goals. We partner with our clients to understand their unique requirements for a high performing workplace that complements their brand standards. By leveraging our knowledge of industry benchmarks, future trends and creative design, the NELSON team is able to offer a variety of approaches that will add value. Multi-dimensional strategies, combining business and cultural objectives, remain at the core of each endeavor. By making calculated, smart decisions about real estate and workspace design, our clients gain immediate benefits and are well positioned for the future.

Key Drivers of Change that NELSON will help you explore include:

. Rapid Change/Flexible Environment
. Value Driven Cost Control and Management
. Brand as Business Plan
. Mentorship
. Technology as Catalyst
. Multi-Generational Workforce
. Sustainable Design Integration
. Recruitment and Retention of Attorneys and Legal Staff
   


NELSON Legal Workplace Experts

NELSON offers a national team of experienced design professionals who have successfully completed over 10.5 million square feet of legal workspaces throughout their careers.

Our practice area is led by:


Lynn Osborne, IIDA, LEED® AP
Managing Director

In her 25 years of professional experience, Lynn has provided award-winning design direction and workplace design solutions for a wide breadth of legal clientele. Her expertise as a Design Director is embedded in strategic planning, programming, concept visions, total project budgeting, and the full compliment of design development processes. The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has recognized Lynn’s work for her many successful legal projects. In addition, her work has been featured in several publications including Lawyers Weekly, Studley’s The Legal Tenant and Contract Design.

Select Client Experience:
Kean Miller
White & Case
DLA Piper US LLP
Greenberg Traurig
Smith Anderson


Jay Koback, LEED® AP
Senior Designer

Jay brings more than 18 years of experience in interior design, and is a visionary leader in all areas of creative and cost-efficient design operations. His expertise lies in corporate interiors, with a focus on professional services firms and strategic workplace solutions. Through his work in global architecture and design for more than 20 law firms and various corporate clients, Jay has earned a reputation for quality and service.

Select Client Experience:
Krieg DeVault LLP
Latham & Watkins LLP
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Foley & Lardner LLP
Steptoe and Johnson LLP
Sidley Austin LLP


Marty Festenstein
Managing Director

Marty has gained a national reputation as a legal workplace trusted advisor with 25 years of experience. He brings both a designer’s eye and a strategist’s insights to every project. Marty is known for consistently delivering high-quality design, while also demonstrating a thorough understanding of—and passion for—real estate strategy, project management and occupancy planning. His extensive law firm experience includes the direction of multisite projects and national account occupancy planning. Marty has participated in numerous writing and speaking engagements for Crains Chicago Business, Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Law Firm, Inc., American Lawyer, and the Association of Legal Administrators Annual Convention and Managing Partner Round Tables.

Select Client Experience:
Duane Morris LLP
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Katten Muchin Resenman
Jones Day
Greenberg Traurig

   

 

Click the names below to view examples from NELSON’s legal workplace portfolio
in a new window:

Duane Morris LLP
Godfrey & Kahn
Krieg DeVault LLP
Setfarth Shaw LLP

 
   
   

 

If you’d like to learn more about how the NELSON Legal Workplace team can put its
collective creativity to work for you, email losborne@nelsononline.com or call 980.207.4671.