Isaacson Rosenbaum Relocates to Newly Designed Office Space in Denver, CO; Launches a New Era for Law Firms

DENVER, CO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Once upon a time, law firms filled huge, smoke-filled corner offices with plush leather couches and oak desks that seemed more like an armory than a meeting space.

Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C., a leading Denver law firm established in 1961, challenged that dated tradition this year with a newly designed office space in the heart of downtown Denver.

The firm recently moved into its new 34,000 sq. ft. suite of offices on the 18th floor of 1001 17th Street. The workplace, planned and created by Isaacson Rosenbaum attorneys and staff, has been built in a sustainable and efficient manner and is registered for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council.

In addition to its commitment to sustainability, Isaacson Rosenbaum made a decision to foster improved collaboration between attorneys.

“The change has been significant for our staff,” said Matt Pluss, (top right photo)  shareholder, head of the committee that helped to move and shape the space. “By consolidating three floors into one, eliminating nearly 10,000 square feet of unneeded space and creating more meeting rooms, we are finding a lot more collegiality firm-wide.”

According to Pluss, the timing of Isaacson Rosenbaum's move signaled a clear opportunity to modernize, fashion more democratically sized workspaces and lead the way toward "The New Law Firm of 2010."

Corner offices were eliminated in favor of shared meeting rooms with breath-taking views and an employee social area with lounge with food, drinks, a large-screen TV and a Nintendo Wii.

Others participating in the massive project that took two years from planning through construction include RNL, a local architecture firm, and i2 Construction, LLP.

 Attorneys participating include Jon Steeler,(middle left photo)  Neil Oberfeld, Theresa Corrada, (bottom right photo)  Jon Tandler and Steve Wright, shareholders.

Attorneys and staff involved in the project were guided by the IR Law's own Sustainability Committee and Sustainable Development Practice Group.

The new office incorporates special fixtures to reduce water usage by 30 percent and natural daylight harvesters which measure the amount of light coming in from the outside and reduce overhead lighting accordingly.

Task lighting in offices has further decreased the amount of wasted artificial lighting. Carpets, flooring and other office improvements are made from recycled, reused or rapidly renewable materials. Countertops are fashioned from marble and stone native to Colorado.

Isaacson Rosenbaum is a comprehensive legal services firm based in Denver that helps clients find winning solutions for their businesses.

 The firm's attorneys are nationally recognized experts in Real Estate and Sustainable Development, Environmental Law, Criminal and Civil Litigation, Public Law and Policy, and Business and New Media and they can be found at www.ir-law.com.

Contacts:  Isaacson Rosenbaum, Anita Russell, 303-256-7025, Mobile: 720-480-1903, arussell@ir-law.com