Legal Sector Advisory Group_BROCHURE
LEGAL SECTOR ADVISORY GROUP
REIMAGINING THE WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE
TOC
PG. 4 / POST-ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
PG. 6 / PHASE 1: PORTFOLIO REVIEW
PG. 10 / PHASE 2: CONSENSUS BUILDING
PG. 14 / PHASE 3: MARKET IMPLEMENTATION
PG. 16 / EXPERIENCE
PG. 18 / OUR TEAM
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POST ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Cushman & Wakefield will implement a detailed process to define objectives, analyze opportunities, and implement a firmwide strategy to effect change. The primary focus will be to build consensus amongst all partners, attorneys, and executives surrounding the business objectives and real estate strategy.
PHASE 01
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Cost Exposure Understanding Occupancy Analysis Attorney / Partner Cost Impact
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PHASE 03
CONSENSUS BUILDING Vision Session(s) Attorney Surveys Efficiency Matrices
MARKET IMPLEMENTATION Effect Change Streamline Operations Improve Profitability
PHASE 02
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PHASE 1 PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Location
Lease Exp. Current Size Projected Size
Boca Raton
Jan-21
54,670
40,500
Cushman & Wakefield will aggregate all portfolio data, while simultaneously obtaining current market conditions from our brokers within the Legal Sector Advisory Group. Once all information is obtained, a simplified dashboard will be created to highlight key dates (lease expirations, termination options, renewal options) as well as potential capital exposure in the coming years.
Washington, DC Jan-21
47,054
32,250
Boston
Mar-21
52,432
39,750
Wilmington
Sep-21
41,317
29,250
Chesterbrook
Feb-22
42,704
30,000
Princeton
Jun-22
63,750
25,500
Salt Lake City
Jun-23
53,809
44,250
Pittsburgh
Sep-23
27,036
26,250
New York
Mar-24
43,569
32,250
West Palm Beach
Apr-24
53,083
39,000
Newark
Jun-24
50,102
36,750
Chicago
Jan-25
48,862
38,250
Philadelphia
Sep-25
40,654
29,250
TOTALS
619,042
443,250
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SAMPLE SHORT & LONG-TERM CAPITAL BUDGET
Number of Attorneys
Current or Projected Status
All-In Law Firm Transaction Costs
Provided by Landlord
Total Potential Exposure
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
54
In Process
$225.00 / RSF $175.00/RSF $2,025,000
$2,025,000
43
In Process
$225.00 / RSF $187.50 / RSF $1,209,375
$1,209,375
53
In Process
$5.00 / RSF
$5.00 /RSF
$0
$0
Projected Renewal
39
$15.00 / RSF $15.00 / RSF
$0
$0
Projected Renewal
40
$225.00 / RSF $225.00 / RSF
$0
$0
34
Monitor
$15.00 / RSF $15.00 / RSF
$0
$0
49
Monitor
$225.00 / RSF $175.00 / RSF $3,540,000
$3,540,000
Possible Relocation
35
$225.00 / RSF $175.00 / RSF $1,309,500
$1,309,500
Possible Relocation
43
$275.00 / RSF $175.00 / RSF $3,225,000
$3,225,000
Monitor/ Renewal
52
$15.00 / RSF $15.00 / RSF
$0
$0
Monitor/ Renewal
49
$15.00 /RSF $15.00 / RSF
$0
$0
Possible Relocation
51
$225.00 / RSF $175.00 / RSF $1,912,500
$1,912,500
Monitor/ Renewal
39
$15.00 / RSF $15.00 / RSF
$0
$0
581
$13,221,375
$3,234,375 $3,225,000 $3,540,000 $1,309,500 $1,912,500
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PHASE 1 PORTFOLIO REVIEW
DGS EFFICIENCY AND COST
FULLY ESCALATED 2019 RENT
FULL 2
By analyzing current firmwide efficiency standards, Cushman & Wakefield will clearly illustrate potential future cost savings. As the legal sector embraces an increased flexible work schedule, the ‘target’ square feet per attorney ratio will become even more dense, which will allow firms to relocate to higher- quality assets while maintaining a similar aggregate annual rent obligation.
FULL SERVICE MARKET RENT VARIABLES
$41.41
850 SF/ATTY
$35,199
800 SF/ATTY
$33,128
CURRENT OCCUPANCY 756 SF/ATTY
$31,297
700 SF/ATTY
$28,987
650 SF/ATTY
$26,917
600 SF/ATTY
$24,846
TARGET OCCUPANCY 550 SF/ATTY
$22,776
500 SF/ATTY
$20,705
450 SF/ATTY
$18,635
Notes • Lease Expiration: 4/30/2024
• 2019 Fully Escalated Rent: $23.50/SF NNN (OpEx: $17.91/SF) • 2024 Fully Escalated Rent: $26.00/SF NNN (OpEx: $18.06/SF) • Assumed Annual OpEx 3% Escalation
ANNUAL RENT ($44.06/S
ANNUAL RENT PER PART
ANNUAL RENT PER PART OVER 15 YEARS
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T MATRIX
LY ESCALATED 2024 RENT
NEW DEVELOPMENT
$44.06
$48.00
$52.00
$56.00
$58.00
$60.00
$37,451
$40,800
$44,200
$47,600
$49,300
$51,000
$35,248
$38,400
$41,600
$44,800
$46,400
$48,000
$33,300
$36,288
$39,312
$42,336
$43,848
$45,360
$30,842
$33,600
$36,400
$39,200
$40,600
$42,000
$28,639
$31,200
$33,800
$36,400
$37,700
$39,000
$26,436
$28,800
$31,200
$33,600
$34,800
$36,000
$24,233
$26,400
$28,600
$30,800
$31,900
$33,000
$22,030
$24,000
$26,000
$28,000
$29,000
$30,000
$19,827
$21,600
$23,400
$25,200
$26,100
$27,000
2024 Occupancy 146 Attorneys 756 SF/attorney or 110,346 SF
Future “Right Sizing” 146 Attorneys 550 SF/attorney or 80,300 SF
± $325,000 “Right-Sizing” Impact Per Partner Over 15 Years
$4.86 million
$3.54 million
SF)
$79,700
$58,000
TNER (61)
TNER
$1,195,000
$870,000
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PHASE 2 CONSENSUS BUILDING
BUSINESS
The Vision Session, a process Cushman & Wakefield exclusively developed for its legal sector clients, provides a forum to closely evaluate and discuss established key drivers and goals. The session consists of a two- to three-hour work session, which typically includes the Management Committee and Real Estate Committee (if determined), comprised of key firm leaders and future leaders. Cushman & Wakefield will customize the Vision Session and moderate the session to engage in an open discussion to build consensus regarding the goals and objectives surrounding your business, financial, and operational drivers.
OPERATIONAL
FINANCIAL
BUSINESS
Competition
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Business Growth Business Synergies
Competitive Fee Structures
Retention & Recruiting
Brand & Image
Risk Management
Profitability
Culture & Diversity Succession Planning
Real Estate Supports Business
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BUSINESS
BUSINESS
OPERATIONAL
OPERATIONAL
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
OPERATIONAL
Real Estate as a % of Revenue Per Attorney Occupancy Costs Equity Partner Cost & Savings
Other Industries
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Right Sizing & Ratio Changes Space Flexibility / Densification
Capital Costs & Funding
Design Standards
Un-depreciated Capital Costs
Training / Technology
Lease Securitization
Common Areas / Natural Lighting
Generational Profitability
Paper Management
Lease Flexibility
Generational & Profit Impact
Consensus Buildings
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PHASE 2 CONSENSUS BUILDING
What areas will most impact the future of the legal industry? Respondents chose multiple options
As part of the Vision Session process, Cushman & Wakefield will also confidentially survey all attorneys (both partners and associates), as well as benchmark the results against national statistics to provide a sense of how the priorities and drivers of each generation of lawyers integrate into the overall strategy and workplace designs. This survey will assist in better understanding attorney goals and pain points from a firmwide perspective to better effect change for the future.
Fixed-fee/compression
Shift in client demands
61%
Attorneys (young and old) leaving the industry
29%
In-house counsel departures
26%
Global competition
21%
Boutique firm growth
16%
US Government
9%
Other
8%
Global governments
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What are the primary reasons you believe your lawyers and staff will be hesitant to return to the workplace?
Health issues/high risk for virus
Current remote work is adequate
29%
1
5%
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Associates were asked: How important are the following to you personally? (1 = Most Important; 9 = Least Important)
5
6%
2
Safety of space
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
4
78%
COMPENSATION
7%
3
Children won’t be back in school
26%
Emotionally not ready
74%
COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
21%
Taking public transportation
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
How diverse is your firm? (considering race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion)
MENTORING BY SENIOR ATTORNEYS
10%
EXPOSURE TO CLIENTS
15
5%
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
19%
17%
4
2
POTENTIAL FOR PARTNERSHIP
PRIVATE OFFICE
3
48%
1
2
3
4
5
Not diverse at all
Somewhat diverse
Very diverse
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PHASE 3 MARKET IMPLEMENTATION Following an extensive portfolio review and consensus building process, Cushman & Wakefield will apply the information learned into the market implementation phase. Cushman & Wakefield also utilizes a multitude of technology platforms to assist with all aspects of portfolio management ranging from aggregating leases and key dates to 3D space visualization. This is an extremely streamlined process that ensures all information is readily available to make informed decisions from both a micro and macro perspective.
BUILD THE TEAM
FIRST 30 DAYS
DAY 1
TEAM KICK- OFF MEETING
LEASE MANAGEMENT COORDINATION
PORTFOLIO BUSINESS REVIEW
BEST-IN-CLASS TECHNOLOGY
Transactions & Leasing
Data Visualization
Workplace Design
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DEVELOP PORTFOLIO CONTENT/ METRICS/ STRATEGY
FINAL STRATEGY & IMPLEMENTATION
PRESENTATION TO FIRM
120 DAYS
NEXT 30 DAYS
NEXT 60 DAYS
READY TO GO!
VISION SESSION
SURVEY ANALYSIS
ARCHITECT COORDINATION
ATTORNEY SURVEYS
Occupancy & Workplace
Project Management
Data Warehouse Integration Hub
Data Movement
Workplace & Change Management
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PRO VEN SUC CESS
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OUR TEAM
ACCOUNT MANAGER STEVE BILLIGMEIER
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT OLAN YOUNG
WORKPLACE CONSULTANT MIKE MCDERMOTT
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ACCOUNT MANAGER SHERRY CUSHMAN
TRANSACTION MANAGER ROB BAIN
TRANSACTION MANAGER SID DIXON
WORKPLACE CONSULTANT DEB MORITZ
PROJECT MANAGER SUSAN LAGANKE
PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR ANASTASIA FRENCH
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1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 1100 / Denver, Colorado 80202 / phone +1 303 292 3700 / cushmanwakefield.com
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