Monday, June 8, 2020

Shorenstein Executes 48,000-SF, Two-Floor Lease with Lewis Brisbois at Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, GA


Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, GA, June 8, 2020 – Shorenstein Properties announced today that it signed a multi-floor long term lease at Bank of America Plaza with Lewis Brisbois, a top 10 American Lawyer national, full-service law firm with nearly 1,600 attorneys and 53 offices in 30 states.

Nicole Goldsmith

Totaling more than 48,000 square feet, the new agreement represents one of the largest office deals signed in Metro Atlanta since the emergence of the COVID-19 crisis in March, and signals Bank of America Plaza’s continued strength and mass appeal to a variety of office users despite the recent economic turbulence.  

Molly Millard

Founded in Los Angeles in 1979, Lewis Brisbois is relocating their Atlanta offices to the iconic office tower from 1180 Peachtree Street, accommodating the firm’s continued expansion plans in the Southeastern U.S.


Jack H. Corey
 Bank of America Plaza’s strategic location in the heart of South Midtown and Tech Square played a significant factor in the firm’s decision to move as the neighborhood’s rapid emergence as a walkable live-work-play community continues to attract a diverse blend of Fortune 500 companies, TAMI sector firms and professional service providers.


Jeff Keppen
Lewis Brisbois is expected to move into its new offices in the high-rise floors on the 46th and 47th floors in April 2021 after completing build-out of its new customized state of the art workspace. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Lewis Brisbois to our growing community at Bank of America Plaza, which continues to demonstrate strength and resiliency even in a time of economic challenge and uncertainty,” said Jack Corey, Vice President at Shorenstein Properties.

 “Shorenstein is committed to creating opportunities for a variety of companies in need of future-ready workspace that is accessible to top talent within the North Avenue smart corridor.

"We are optimistic on our long-term view of South Midtown and Atlanta’s office market as a whole, which continues to be one of the nation’s top performers.”

Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties. The company’s attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to their clients’ unique needs.


Jonathan Larsen
Through interaction among practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines.

Over the years, Lewis Brisbois has built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on their ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale.

“Securing a major lease with a top national law firm in this environment, is significant and demonstrates that premier office buildings located within emerging workplace hubs have added buffers during this short-term economic uncertainty,” said Jeff Keppen, Executive Vice President of CBRE.

“BOA Plaza continues to generate interest across a broad spectrum of industries given its location and broad array of amenities, further cementing its status as the submarket’s premier business address.”

Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE represented Shorenstein in the transaction. Jonathan Larsen, Rick Nash, Chandler Larsen, and Molly Millard of Avison Young represented Lewis Brisbois.


Rick Nash
“We evaluated all relevant Class A office properties in the Midtown and Buckhead submarkets,” said Nash. 

“The newly repositioned Bank of America Plaza provided Lewis Brisbois with the best option for a long-term solution with prominent identity and a strong institutional landlord in Atlanta with the ability to continue to grow."

Shorenstein recently completed a $10 million renovation to the building’s West Wing that delivered modern amenities, workspace and Marketplace 600, a 17,000-square-foot food hall. 

Other amenities include the 17,000-square-foot RPM Health Club & Spa, expansive conference facilities, and a Starbucks in the main lobby.

Chandler Larsen
The crown jewel of Atlanta’s skyline, Bank of America Plaza is home to both fast-growing tech firms such as Featurespace, Flexport, Revel Systems, and Riskalyze, as well as established legal and professional services firms like Troutman Sanders and Bank of America.


CONTACT:

Nick Banaszak
The Wilbert Group

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