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LAW FIRMWORKPLACE

DESIGN

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& DESIGN

YEARSOF

INTERIOR ARCPLANNING

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& DESIGNThe Switzer Group has over 35 years of experience inlaw firm workspace design and, based on thisexperience, we have prepared this document tosummarize both our observations and industrystandards.

“ At The Switzer Group, there is no such thing as an ‘A’team: everyone who works there is fantastic. Lou Switzerprovides the vision and gets the buy-in from the client,then he and his associates bring the project to life.”

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HITECTURE,– George Wolf, Managing Director

Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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Law Firm Workplace Trends

Case Study

Space Needs for Law Firms

CONTENTS

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As the landscape of law firms shift in terms oforganizational structure, corporate culture, andspace requirements – workspace design shifts tocomplement and efficiently meet these changes.The Switzer Group has determined the followingfactors as major contributors to changing trends inlaw firm design: economy, technology, recruitingand retention of employees, retention of clients,and security.

LAW FIRM WORKPLACE

TRENDS

5 Law Firm Workplace TrendsThe Switzer Group

ECONOMY

CHANGING TRENDS

IN LAW FIRM DESIGN

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SECURITY

RETENTION OF CLIENTS FLEXIBILITY

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THE OFFICE LANDSCAPE ISCHANGING AND NOWHERE CANTHIS BE SEEN MORE THAN IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION.

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FLEXIBILITY Prototypes in space development and furniturespecification are being implemented for increasedfunctionality and efficiency as well as flexibility forquick and easy personnel moves. Workspace andfurniture are standardize so support staff,associates, and even partners can move offices andworkstations without complicated and costlyreconfiguration. Custom millwork, case goods andpersonally selected furniture is being replaced bymodular systems furniture in both private officesand open work environments.

Modular furniture and movable walls make it easyto customize public space to meet the demands ofany situation.

Samples of Trend Results» Modular systems furniture instead of millwork» Standardized systems options» Customization and personalization of partner’s

offices through pre-selected compatible options» Hotelling for branch offices/visitor offices» Project rooms» Training rooms» Wall-less offices

ECONOMYThe economy plays a large role in a firm’s decisionmaking process with regard to workspace design.Rent is second only to salaries in a law practice’sexpense. Rent prices in Manhattan and thesurrounding areas are increasing, so maximizingefficiency and productivity is key to a successfuloffice. By maximizing the utility of a space, the longterm effect can account for considerable savingsover the period of a lease. Depending on the firm’sneeds, the options to upgrade include relocationsubletting, restacking current space, or upgradingfurniture and finishes.

Samples of Trend Results» Firms designing their spaces to look successful,

without appearing to be extravagant» Egalitarian assignment of space by standardizing

private office sizes– Partner (Average 225 sq. ft.)– Associates (Average 150 sq. ft.)

» Unifying all Partner offices with same set of furnishings

» Flexible, convertible spaces with multi-usepurposes

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TECHNOLOGY Due to technology, the law firm workspace hastaken on a very different footprint from 30 yearsago. Firms no longer require large library spaces, asthey have been replaced by electronic resources.Additionally, because of the changing skill setswithin the industry, the number of assistants neededin the office has been reduced.

More law firm dollars are being allocated totechnology. Conference rooms with high definitionscreens allow partners to negotiate via videoconferencing. The capital costs are offset byreduced travel costs for many firms. Remoteconnectivity, including shared networks, desktopand group teleconferencing, enhance both theability to work outside the physical office as well ascollaboration among individuals and groups. Andelectronic on-line facilities management systemsallow firms to manage meeting rooms, conferencerooms, and food services easily and effectively.

Samples of Trend Results» Fewer assistants needed – firms targeting

average of 4:1 staff ratios» Smaller administrative work stations» Smaller law libraries – 75% smaller than a few

years ago and housed in one location» Hand-held devices improve efficiency» Video conferencing » Use of wireless technology increasing

RECRUITMENT &RETENTION OFEMPLOYEES Now, more than ever, the workplace has a largeeffect on the recruitment of top talent. More andmore employees are attracted to workplaces withauxiliary options like dining areas and staff lounges.Additionally, the changing workforce has resultedin changes to the overall look of office spaces.Firms are now taking cues from contemporarydesign and moving away from dark colors andwood finishes to lighter woods, stainless steelaccents, and brighter colors.

Today’s law schools graduate more women thanmen, therefore within workplace design we mustaccount for a changing demographic. Additionally,younger generations are more likely to switch jobsmore frequently. Having an amenity-filledworkplace is one tool in the arsenal for employeeretention strategies.

Samples of Trend Results» State-of-the-art break rooms» Combination of food service companies and

employee internet access to outside providers» Health facilities» Cafeterias» On-site day care

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RETENTION OFCLIENTSWorkspaces are being increasingly used asmarketing tools to help sell the firm’s image,expertise and services to clients. Creating anenvironment that is warm and comfortable isimportant in areas where client interactions takeplace. It is also important to have a space thatbalances the quality and images desired withkeeping the space from seeming ostentatious.Many firms are designing spaces that echo those oftheir client’s.

Samples of Trend Results» Firms choosing to look more like their

client base» Spare offices for client use» Spa-like public bathrooms» Technology, acoustics, technology support

design and catering

SECURITYOffice requirements for security have changed and often older spaces are not designed toaccommodate this higher level of security. Officesoutside of large urban areas are being designed tooperate as disaster recovery locations. Theseoffices are fitted to be able to accommodateadditional employees at a moment’s notice.

Samples of Trend Results» Off-site disaster recovery spaces» Floor plates designed to keep visitors in

controlled areas» Key card access» Specialized entrances and exits

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SUSTAINABILITYLike many businesses worldwide, law firms arebecoming more environmentally conscious andimplementing more aggressive energy-savingpolicies, recycling programs, and paper reductioninitiatives. Law firms have implemented Software asa Service (SaaS) which runs applications in a Webbrowser; there is no need for an on-site server. Datais therefore secured off-site in a secure location,outsourcing the round-the-clock surveillancesystems, redundant power supplies, and back upgenerators.

Wall-less offices offers cost-effective constructionlower running cost and greater environmentalawareness.

Guidelines for sustainable office management and design include: » American Bar Association and

Environmental Protection Agency Law Office Climate Challenge

» Best Practices for Office Paper Management» Green Power Partnership program» WasteWise» ENERGY STAR

Samples of Trend Results» Replacing desktop units with laptops» Fewer areas designated for purchasing,

storing, destroying paper» Eliminating server closets» Operable windows» Glass to increase natural light» Daylight controls» Automatic sensors» Individual temperature controls» Water efficient fixtures

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RETHINKING TRADITIONAL

SPACES

The trend in law firm design is to add large multi-purpose conferencing centers with sophisticatedtechnologies and a variety of amenities. Largeconference room provide space for partner / allstaff meetings, mock trials, seminars and clientmeetings. These spaces can be subdivided forsmaller events and meetings. Built-in A/Vtechnology catering kitchen, business center,phone booths, touchdown workspaces and otheramenities are provided.

Additionally, Conference Center owners aremaking their facilities available to outside parties.For some firms, this can become an additionalprofit center.

Libraries and Common Areas The days of large law libraries are gone.Technology has replaced the need for large spacesdedicated to reference materials.

Caserooms/Workrooms/Practice SuitesLarge open rooms that can be subdivided withfurniture to create a multiplicity of layouts tosupport teamwork, meetings, training and otheractivities.

Lunchroom/CafesFirms are upgrading lunchrooms, making themmore like cafés and lounges. When they areadjacent to conference rooms they can serve asnetworked “touchdown” space for conferenceparticipants to work, talk, relax. When they areadjacent to reception areas, they can double asevent spaces.

Visitor Areas/Hoteling SpaceAccommodate existing or visiting staff is on therise. Some firms are creating “Retired/VisitorPartner Suites” which allow for multiuse sharedoffices and “touchdown” spaces.

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IT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLYBENEFICIAL FOR ORGANIZATIONS OFALL KINDS TO INVEST IN THEIR OWNCONFERENCE AND TRAINING CENTERS.

CONFERENCING CENTERS

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METHODOLOGYPreliminary Schematic Plans of Each Building» To determine the suitability and efficiency of

each floor for a specific client» To show the locations of major components of

the space, attorney offices, support areas,reception, library, etc.

» To use as a tool for budgeting.

Floor Measurements of Each Building» To determine the actual net usable

square footage» To check landlord-issued square footages.

Evaluation of Base Building Systems:Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural» To identify any required supplements to the

building systems» To uncover any possible obstacles to achieve

program requirements.

Identification of Special ConstructionRequirements» To identify areas with additional costs such as:

computer rooms, kitchens, physical fitnesscenters, skylights, executive lavatories, securitysystems, special audiovisual facilities, verticalconveyors, etc.

Budgets for Each Building» Detailed line-item budgets» Full project budgets.

CASE STUDY

A CASE STUDY REPRESENTING OUR ANALYSIS FOR AN ACTUALPRE-LEASE STUDY FOR A LAW FIRM.

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CASE STUDY

BUILDING A156,636 RSF

STACKINGNET TOTAL CONF. RECEPTION SUPPORT

FLOORS USABLE PARTNERS ASSOCIATES ATTYS SECRETARIES PARALEGALS ROOMS AREAS AREAS

43 10,030 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 5,827

42 13,877 12 14 26 22 6 2 1 3,187

41 13,877 13 14 27 22 6 2 0 3,187

40 13,877 12 12 24 20 6 2 0 3,537

39 13,877 12 12 24 26 6 2 1 3,537

38 15,869 17 18 35 26 6 2 0 3,187

37 15,869 17 18 35 26 6 2 0 3,187

36 15,869 17 18 35 26 6 2 1 3,187

35 15,869 17 18 35 26 6 2 0 3,187

Total 129,014 117 124 241 194 48 20 3 32,023

PROJECT BUDGETCOST $/SQ. FT.

Construction $19,505,507.97 $124.53

Furniture $4,057,500.00 $25.00

Subtotal $23,563,007.97 $149.53

Contingency 10% $2,356,300.80 $14.95

Subtotal $25,919,308.77 $164.48

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Equipment $715,000.00

Security Systems $162,300.00

Communication $811,500.00

Moving $324,600.00

Subtotal $2,013,400.00 $12.85

Total Project Budget $27,932,708.77 $177.33

CONSTRUCTION BUDGETCOST

Demolition $783,180.00

HVAC $2,819,448.00

Plumbing $156,636.00

Sprinkler $626,544.00

Electrical $3,915,900.00

Lighting $1,253,088.00

Partitions $1,566,360.00

Doors & Bucks $626,544.00

Callings $1,253,088.00

Wall Finishes $313,272.00

Floor Finishes $1,096,452.00

Architectural Metal/Glass $117,477.00

Stone/Special Finishes $313,272.00

Woodwork $2,349,540.00

Trades Subtotal $17,190,801.00General Conditions 10% $1,375,264.08

Subtotal $18,566,065.08Overhead 3% $556,981.95

Subtotal $19,123,047.03Profit 3% $382,460.94

Total Construction Budget $19,505,507.97

PARTNER OFFICES:

16 corner offices @ 270 SF

20 four-window offices @ 215 SF

22 four-window @ 235 SF

27 three-window offices @ 210 SF

24 three-window corner offices @ 200 SF

8 four-window corner offices @ 260 SF

ASSOCIATE OFFICES:

48 two-window offices @110 SF

48 two-window offices @100 SF

30 two-window offices

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

Four on windows

SUPPORT AREAS:

1/3 on windows

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PROJECT BUDGETCOST $/SQ. FT.

Construction $20,210,832.40 $124.53

Furniture $4,057,500.00 $25.00

Subtotal $24,268,332.40 $149.53

Contingency 10% $2,426,833.24 $14.95

Total $26,695,165.64 $164.48

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Equipment $715,000.00

Security Systems $162,300.00

Communication $811,500.00

Moving $324,600.00

Subtotal $2,013,400.00 $12.41

Total Project Budget $28,708,565.64 $176.89

STACKINGNET TOTAL CONF. RECEPTION SUPPORT

FLOORS USABLE PARTNERS ASSOCIATES ATTYS SECRETARIES PARALEGALS ROOMS AREAS AREAS

17 26,200 20 23 43 34 6 7 1 4,500

16 26,200 27 22 49 38 9 3 0 5,600

15 26,200 23 24 47 36 8 3 1 6,600

14 26,200 23 26 49 34 8 5 0 5,900

13 26,200 23 24 47 36 8 3 1 6,600

B 5,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,000

Total 136,000 116 119 235 178 39 21 3 34,200

CONSTRUCTION BUDGETCOST

Demolition $811,500.00

HVAC $2,921,400.00

Plumbing $162,300.00

Sprinkler $649,200.00

Electrical $4,057,500.00

Lighting $1,298,400.00

Partitions $1,623,000.00

Doors & Bucks $649,200.00

Callings $1,298,400.00

Wall Finishes $324,600.00

Floor Finishes $1,136,100.00

Architectural Metal/Glass $121,725.00

Miscellaneous $324,600.00

Woodwork $2,434,500.00

Trades Subtotal $17,812,425.00General Conditions 10% $1,424,994.00

Subtotal $19,237,419.00Overhead 3% $577,122.57

Subtotal $19,814,541.57Profit 3% $396,290.83

Total Construction Budget $20,210,832.40

PARTNER OFFICES:

58 corner offices @ 280 SF

17 four-window offices @ 250 SF

43 three-window offices @ 190 SF

ASSOCIATE OFFICES:

122 two-window corner offices @ 126 SF

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

22 Total (18 on window, 4 on interior)

SUPPORT AREAS:

30,379 (90% interior)

CASE STUDY

BUILDING B162,300 RSF

Construction costs may vary due to market conditions. Does not include soft costs.

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CONSTRUCTION BUDGETLANDLORD

COST CONTRIBUTION TOTAL

Demolition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

HVAC $819,027.00 $1,867,167.00 $2,686,194.00

Plumbing $149,233.00 $0.00 $149,233.00

Sprinkler $0.00 $596,932.00 $596,932.00

Electrical $3,730,825.00 $0.00 $3,730,825.00

Lighting $596,932.00 $596,932.00 $1,193,864.00

Partitions $1,492,330.10 $0.00 $1,492,330.10

Doors & Bucks $596,932.00 $0.00 $596,932.00

Callings $596,932.00 $596,932.00 $1,193,864.00

Wall Finishes $298,466.00 $0.00 $298,466.00

Floor Finishes $1,044,631.00 $0.00 $1,044,631.00

Architectural Glass $111,924.75 $0.00 $111,924.75

Special Finishes $298,466.00 $0.00 $298,466.00

Woodwork $2,238,495.00 $0.00 $2,238,495.00

Trades Subtotal $11,986,132.39 $3,646,024.36 $15,632,156.75General Cond 10% $958,890.59 $291,681.95 $1,250,572.54

Subtotal $12,945,022.98 $397,706.31 $16,882,729.29Overhead 3% $388,350.69 $118,131.19 $506,481.88

Subtotal $13,333,373.67 $4,055,837,.50 $17,389,211.17Profit 3% $266,667.47 $81,116.75 $347,784.22

Total ConstructionBudget $13,600,041.14 $4,136,954.25 $17,736,995.39

PROJECT BUDGETLANDLORD

COST CONTRIBUTION TOTAL

Construction $13,600,041.14 $4,136,954.25 $18,242,570.61

Furniture $3,730,825.00 $0.00 $3,730,825.00

Subtotal $17,330,866.14 $4,136,954.25 $21,973,395.61

Contingency 10% $1,733,086.61 $413,695.42 $2,146,782.04

Total $19,063,952.76 $4,550,649.67 $23,614,602.43

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Equipment $715,000.00

Security Systems $149,233.00

Communication $746,165.00

Moving $298,466.00

Subtotal $1,908,864.00

Total Project Budget $25,523,466.43

CASE STUDY

BUILDING C149,223 RSF

STACKINGNET TOTAL CONF. RECEPTION SUPPORT

FLOORS USABLE PARTNERS ASSOCIATES ATTYS SECRETARIES PARALEGALS ROOMS AREAS AREAS

23 19,300 16 16 32 24 7 3 0 5,200

22 19,300 18 20 38 28 7 3 1 2,300

21 19,300 18 20 38 28 7 3 0 2,500

20 19,300 18 20 38 28 7 3 0 2,500

19 19,300 18 20 38 28 7 3 1 2,300

18 19,300 18 20 38 28 7 3 0 2,500

17 19,300 11 6 17 14 7 3 0 11,200

34 1,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500

Total 137 117 122 239 178 49 20 2 30,000

PARTNER OFFICES:

38 corner offices @ 240 SF

53 four-window offices @ 240 SF

26 three-window offices @ 180 SF

ASSOCIATE OFFICES:

110 two-window corner offices @ 120 SF

12 one-window offices @120 SF

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

20 Total (12 on window, 8 on interior)

SUPPORT AREAS:

30,000 SF (1/2 on windows)

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STACKINGNET TOTAL CONF. RECEPTION SUPPORT

FLOORS USABLE PARTNERS ASSOCIATES ATTYS SECRETARIES PARALEGALS ROOMS AREAS AREAS

8 9,350 12 11 23 16 4 1 0 200

7 21,800 20 20 40 28 8 2 0 3,800

6 27,000 22 22 44 32 8 3 0 6,300

5 25,900 21 22 43 32 8 3 0 6,900

4 26,700 22 20 42 32 8 3 0 6,500

3 ( 1 ⁄2 ) 13,350 11 10 21 16 4 1 0 3,250

1 15,000 14 12 26 20 5 5 1 2,700

Total 139,100 122 117 239 176 45 18 1 29,650

PARTNER OFFICES:

25 corner offices @ 330 SF

45 four-window offices @ 280 SF

52 three-window offices @ 204 SF

ASSOCIATE OFFICES:

117 two-window corner offices @ 135 SF

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

All Interior

SUPPORT AREAS:

All Interior. Large ground level

reception room with small control

areas on each office floor.

CONSTRUCTION BUDGETCOST

Demolition $0.00

HVAC $2,760,120.00

Plumbing $153,340.00

Sprinkler $613,360.00

Electrical $3,833,500.00

Lighting $1,226,720.00

Partitions $1,533,400.00

Doors & Bucks $613,360.00

Callings $1,226,720.00

Wall Finishes $306,680.00

Floor Finishes $1,073,380.00

Architectural Metal/Glass $115,005.00

Miscellaneous $306,680.00

Woodwork $2,300,100.00

Trades Subtotal $16,062,365.00General Conditions 10% $1,284,989.20

Subtotal $17,347,354.20Overhead 3% $520,420.63

Subtotal $17,867,774.83Profit 3% $357,355.50

Total Construction Budget $18,225,130.32

CASE STUDY

BUILDING D153,340 RSF

PROJECT BUDGETCOST $/SQ. FT.

Construction $18,225,130.32 $118.85

Furniture $3,833,500.00 $25.00

Subtotal $22,085,630.32 $143.85

Contingency 10% $2,205,863.03 $14.39

Total $24,264,493.35 $158.24

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Equipment $715,000.00

Security Systems $153,340.00

Communication $766,700.00

Moving $306,680.00

Subtotal $1,941,720.00 $12.66

Total Project Budget $26,206,213.35 $170.90

Construction costs may vary due to market conditions. Does not include soft costs.

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BUILDING E162,300 RSF

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STACKINGNET TOTAL CONF. RECEPTION SUPPORT

FLOORS USABLE PARTNERS ASSOCIATES ATTYS SECRETARIES PARALEGALS ROOMS AREAS AREAS

32 18,117 16 17 33 24 8 3 0 4,616

31 18,117 16 17 33 24 8 3 1 4,312

30 18,117 16 17 33 24 8 3 0 4,616

29 17,737 16 17 33 24 8 3 0 4,912

28 18,117 16 17 33 24 8 3 1 4,312

27 17,106 16 17 33 24 8 3 0 3,739

26 17,477 16 17 33 24 8 3 1 3,872

25 4,000 5 3 8 6 0 1 0 0

Total 128,788 117 122 239 174 56 22 3 30,379

PROJECT BUDGETLANDLORD

COST CONTRIBUTION TOTAL

Construction $17,036,752.81 $2,803,156.66 $19,839,909.47

Furniture $4,057,500.00 $0.00 $4,057,500.00

Subtotal $21,094,252.81 $2,803,156.66 $23,897,409.47

Contingency 10% $2,109,425.28 $280,315.67 $2,389,740.95

Total $23,203,678.09 $3,083,472.33 $26,287,150.42

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES:

Equipment $715,000.00

Security Systems $162,300.00

Communication $811,500.00

Moving $324,600.00

Subtotal $2,013,400.00

Total Project Budget $28,300,550.41

CONSTRUCTION BUDGETLANDLORD

COST CONTRIBUTION TOTAL

Demolition $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

HVAC $876,420.00 $2,044,980.00 $2,921,400.00

Plumbing $162,300.00 $0.00 $162,300.00

Sprinkler $292,140.00 $357,060.00 $649,200.00

Electrical $4,057,500.00 $0.00 $4,057,500.00

Lighting $1,298,400.00 $0.00 $1,298,400.00

Partitions $1,623,000.00 $0.00 $1,623,000.00

Doors & Bucks $649,200.00 $0.00 $649,200.00

Callings $1,298,400.00 $0.00 $1,298,400.00

Wall Finishes $324,600.00 $0.00 $324,600.00

Floor Finishes $1,136,100.00 $0.00 $1,136,100.00

Architectural Glass $324,600.00 $0.00 $324,600.00

Specialty Finishes $324,600.00 $0.00 $324,600.00

Woodwork $2,434,500.00 $0.00 $2,434,500.00

Trades Subtotal $14,598,885.00 $2,402,040.00 $17,000,925.00General Conditions 8% $1,167,910.80 $192,163.20 $1,360,074.00

Subtotal $15,766,795.80 $2,594,203.20 $18,360,999.00Overhead at 3% $473,003.87 $77,826.10 $550,829.97

Subtotal $16,239,799.67 $2,672,029.30 $18,911,828.97Profit at 2% $324,795.99 $53,440.59 $378,236.58

Total Construction Budget $16,564,595.67 $2,725,469.88 $19,290,065.55

PARTNER OFFICES:

58 corner offices @ 280 SF

17 four-window offices @ 250 SF

43 three-window offices @ 190 SF

ASSOCIATE OFFICES:

122 two-window corner offices @ 126 SF

CONFERENCE ROOMS:

22 Total (18 on window, 4 interior)

SUPPORT AREAS:

30, 379 SF (90% interior)

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COST COMPARISON

BUILDING A BUILDING B BUILDING C BUILDING D BUILDING E

NUMBER OF FLOORS 9 6 7 7 8

SQUARE FEET

Rentable 156,636 162,300 149,233 153,340 162,300

Gross usable 146,676 147,510 140,273 141,379 147,536

Net usable 129,014 127,985 136,600 139,100 128,788

Support 32,023 31,500 30,000 29,650 30,379

COST

Construction $19,505,507.97 $20,210,832.40 $17,736,995.39 $18,225,130.32 $19,290,065.55

Furniture $4,057,500.00 $4,057,500.00 $3,730,825.00 $3,833,500.00 $4,057,500.00

Miscellaneous $4,369,700.80 $4,440,233.24 $4,055,646.04 $4,147,583.03 $4,348,156.55

Total $27,932,708.77 $26,695,165.64 $25,523,466.43 $26,206,213.35 $27,695,722.10

Total cost per square foot $178.33 $176.89 $171.03 $170.90 $170.65

ATTORNEYS

Number 241 235 239 239 239

Cost per Attorney $115,903.36 $122,164.11 $106,792.75 $109,649.43 $115,881.68

Construction costs may vary due to market conditions. Does not include soft costs.

CASE STUDY

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BUILDING FEATURES BUILDING A BUILDING B BUILDING C BUILDING D BUILDING E

Building Lobby Quality 4 3 5 5 2

Corner Offices Quantity 5 3 4 3 4

Conference On Windows 4 3 5 1 5

Support Area Environment 3 3 4 3 3

Views 5 4 3 2 2

Window Module Efficiency 3 3 3 1 5

Column Spacing 1 4 5 1 4

Window Wall Design 2 4 4 4 4

Office Uniformity 1 4 4 4 4

Floor Size 2 3 4 2 4

Interior space Efficiency 2 4 3 4 3

Age 5 3 5 4 2

Security 3 3 3 5 3

HVAC Flexibility 5 5 5 3 3

HVAC Quantity 4 4 4 4 4

Electrical Quantity 5 5 5 4 4

Asbestos Problems 5 5 5 5 0

Contiguous Space 4 4 2 4 1

Expansion Space Quantity 5 4 5 3 1

Interior Spatial Quality 5 3 3 3 3

Project Schedule 2 5 5 3 1

Phasing 5 5 5 5 1

Disruption 4 4 4 4 1

Tangibility 2 5 5 3 5

Outside Amenities 3 3 5 3 3

Cost 3 4 4 4 3

Total 92 100 109 87 75

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BUILDING EVALUATIONSUMMARY

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LEGEND:

5 = Excellent

4 = Very Good

3 = Good

2 = Fair

1 = Poor

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SPACE NEEDS FOR LAW FIRMS

LOOK SUCCESSFUL WITHOUTAPPEARING TO BE EXTRAVAGANT.

Data from IFMA’s Legal Industry Council’s 2010 Benchmarking Report

Partner

250

200

150

100

50

0

Associate

AVERAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE

Paralegal

PARALEGAL

120 SFPARALEGAL

120 SF

ASSOCIATE

150 SF

42’ MINIMUM FROM CORE TO WINDOW WALL

PARTNER

225 SF

SR. PARTNER/SHAREHOLDER

300 SF

PARALEGAL

120 SF

PARALEGAL

120 SF

PARALEGAL

120 SF

AdministrativeAssistant

Squa

re F

eet

1 ASSOCIATE150 SF

2 PARTNER225 SF

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ASSOCIATEAverage space is approximately 150 SF.

PARTNERFeatures same sized offices (average ofapproximately 225 SF) with unifying sets offurnishings. In the past, partners had 300-400 SFoffices. In some prominent firms, partners caneven see offices as small as 150 SF. Thesesmaller offices are located next to small meetingrooms to accommodate client meetings.

SENIOR PARTNERGlass front offices.

ADMINISTRATIVEFirms targeting Average 4:1 Staffing Ratios.Smaller Administrative workstations.

FLEX SPACEConvertible large war rooms with videoconferencing capabilities.

STORAGEStorage is replaced by electronic InformationArchival Systems or located off-site.

Law Libraries are 75% smaller or nearly non-existent. No longer are rooms dedicated to faxmachine use.

COLLABORATION SPACESIncludes cafes and small break out rooms, toname a few.

CONFERENCE ROOMSFeature advanced video conferencing capabilities,allowing multiple parties to participate in globalmeetings. Spaces are flexible to support largeinternal gatherings, hosted events, and clientmeetings. Conference rooms have been transformedinto Conference Centers, welcoming clients andvisitors featuring access to beverage bars and allowvisitors to step away and check emails and makephone calls.

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Allen & Overy

Clark, Reisert & Atcheson

Cravath, Swaine & Moore

DeNovo Legal, LLC

Donahue, Hoey, Nelson & Cohen, LLC

Epstein, Becker & Green

Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Herrick Feinstein, LLP

Hurt, Levine & Papadakis

Kirby McInerney LLP

Kreindler & Kreindler LLP

Littler Mendelson

Morse, Zelnick, Rose & Lander

Moses & Singer, LLP

Saiber, Schlesinger, Satz & Goldstein, LLC

Sacks, Montgomery, Pastore & Levine

Savell & Williams, LLP

Thompson & Knight

Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, PC

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