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Fennemore Finalizes Lease at The Current in Denver’s River North

DENVER — August 14, 2024Schnitzer West, LLC, today announced that Fennemore, recognized as the fastest-growing Am Law 200 firm in the U.S., has signed a lease at The Current in Denver’s River North (RiNo) neighborhood. Fennemore will occupy two floors, bringing another high-caliber tenant to the property and contributing to the building’s vibrant atmosphere. This strategic lease signifies an exciting chapter for both parties and reinforces the building’s dynamic tenant mix.

Fennemore recently moved into the 35,000-square-foot space and will integrate employees from its other Denver office by September 1, 2024. The business law firm has nearly 700 employees and 327 attorneys across 19 brick-and-mortar offices in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Washington. Approximately 80 of its team members will be located at the new RiNo location, gathering the downtown Denver team under one roof.

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“Our firm is entering an exciting chapter as we come together in RiNo. Our new location at The Current places us at the heart of one of Denver’s most creative and vibrant neighborhoods, which fits seamlessly with our culture of growth and innovation,” said James Goodnow, CEO at Fennemore.

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Denver Office Managing Partner, John McHugh, added, “At The Current, the emphasis on collaborative workspaces and wellness amenities supports our goals of nurturing talent, enhancing employee satisfaction, and bolstering retention. We’re committed to making Fennemore the best place to work for our attorneys and staff.”

Located on the corner of 36th and Delgany Street, The Current is a 12-story contemporary, best-in-class office tower containing 240,000 square feet of commercial space. Opened in 2023, The Current features eight floors of office space, two levels of underground parking, four levels of above-grade podium parking and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Denver skyline and the Rocky Mountain Front Range.

“We’re delighted to welcome Fennemore to The Current. Attracting esteemed organizations like Fennemore that seek the best amenities and work environments to recruit and retain their talent underscores our dedication to creating top-tier commercial spaces that enhance our tenants’ businesses. We look forward to seeing the positive impact Fennemore will have within our building and the broader RiNo community,” said Kyle Flippen, investment director at Schnitzer West.

About Schnitzer West, LLC

Schnitzer West LLC is one of the Seattle and Denver area’s leading real estate investment, development and property management companies. Co-founded in 1997 by then Managing Investment Partner Dan Ivanoff of Seattle and Ken Novack, then President of Schnitzer Investment Corp. (now called MMGL Hold Co LLC.), the company has built a successful track record in the commercial and multifamily housing markets through product innovation, disciplined management, and investment expertise. Known for its commitment to “Outperform the Expected,” Schnitzer West has earned recognition for creating innovative workplaces and living spaces, for delivering superior-to-market returns, and for its value-creation approach to property management. To date, it has developed or repositioned more than 12.1 million square feet of Class-A office and suburban office, flex, industrial and bio-tech space, mixed-use, and 1,250 units of luxury multifamily residential in Seattle, Portland, and Denver. Schnitzer West has an additional 435,000 square feet of office and multifamily residential (totaling 337 units) under construction and an additional 1.9 million square feet of office and multifamily residential (totaling 385 units) in predevelopment. Currently, Schnitzer West’s Asset Operations group actively manages 3.9 million square feet of office and industrial property for various clients. Learn more
at www.schnitzerwest.com.

About Fennemore

Since 1885, Fennemore has led the way in providing top-flight legal services tailored for businesses and business owners across the West. With a focus on people, innovation, and collaboration, Fennemore ensures that businesses receive exceptional service. Committed to client satisfaction and success, Fennemore offers cutting-edge legal services designed to empower businesses and their owners. For more information, visit FennemoreLaw.com.

Media Contacts:

Schnitzer West:

Colleen Alderman

(206) 282-4923 x113

colleen@communiquepr.com

Fennemore:

Jennifer Abelson

Corporate Communications Manager

(602) 916-5112

pr@fennemorelaw.com

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