Taft, one of the nation’s fastest-growing law firms, has signed its third lease at Block 162, a 30-story, 596,295-square-foot Class A speculative office building developed by Patrinely in the heart of Denver’s central business district. The firm is expanding its footprint from approximately 72,000 square feet to include an additional 29,181 square feet – a move that reflects the firm’s continued growth and long-term investment in the Denver market.

Taft first moved into Block 162 in December 2021 as Sherman & Howard (S&H), prior to its Jan. 1, 2025, merger with Taft. The firm was the office tower’s first tenant, occupying the 23rd and 24th floors. As the Denver team grew, S&H signed a second lease in March 2023, adding 12,049 square feet on a portion of the 22nd floor. Since joining Taft, the Denver office has continued to build on that foundation, expanding its platform and attracting new talent across multiple practices.

The original relocation was driven by a desire to create a space that promotes sustainability, collaboration, and growth. More than four years later, Taft has realized those goals as the office continues to evolve alongside the firm’s expanding Colorado platform.

As Taft strategically grows in Colorado, the newly expanded space will accommodate approximately 80 attorneys and staff and will feature a range of collaboration and client meeting spaces, along with a work café, providing additional capacity to support continued growth and client service.

This expansion underscores Taft’s ongoing investment in Denver and the broader Colorado market. Since announcing the merger with S&H, the firm’s Colorado platform has grown by 38 attorneys, an increase of 30%. That growth reflects both strong internal momentum and the continued attraction of Taft’s platform for laterals seeking a collaborative national firm with deep local roots. These additions have strengthened the firm’s capabilities in litigation, fintech, intellectual property, private client services, business, sports, and labor and employment.

“This expansion marks an important milestone for our Denver office,” said Lyle Wallace, Taft’s Colorado and Nevada partner-in-charge. “We have benefitted from intentional and strategic growth over the past year, and this additional space allows us to capitalize on the momentum we have built and evidences our long-term commitment to the region. Denver is a critical part of Taft’s national platform, and we remain focused on growing our team to better serve our clients across Colorado.”

“This is the second time Taft has executed a long-term expansion of their leased space at Block 162 since their initial occupancy and it underscores the confidence tenants have in the building and its long-term value,” said David Haltom, executive vice president at Patrinely. “The property offers a highly functional layout, modern amenities, and a location that supports both growth and employee experience—making it an ideal environment for companies looking to scale.”

Over the past 18 years, Taft has completed nine mergers in key markets, each followed by notable expansion in local attorney ranks. The firm’s model focuses on combining strong local firms with a collaborative national platform, creating opportunities for both organic growth and strategic lateral recruitment. This approach, combining targeted geographic mergers with strategic lateral hires, has fueled sustained growth across every market. After completing three mergers in 2025, including with S&H, Taft stands among the nation’s fastest-growing law firms with more than 1,250 attorneys across 25 offices and revenues exceeding $1 billion.

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About Taft

Founded in 1885, Taft is one of the nation’s fastest-growing law firms, with a 140-year legacy rooted in the historic Taft family. With more than 1,250 attorneys and a modern, non-headquarter operating model, Taft is committed to delivering exceptional legal service to today’s organizations and individuals. The firm is recognized nationally in the Am Law 100, Chambers USA, Best Lawyers®, and Super Lawyers. Learn more at Taftlaw.com.

About Patrinely

Patrinely is a national real estate firm with a proven 40-year track record specializing in investment, development, leasing, and management of large-scale real estate assets in major markets. Learn more at Patrinely.com.