With an eye toward the future of law and the evolving needs of its clients, attorneys and staff, McDonald Hopkins announced a 12-year lease renewal of its home office in Cleveland’s Fifth Third Center, where a complete renovation will focus on creating an efficient and effective space.
JLL represented McDonald Hopkins in its relocation vetting process and in negotiating the renewal of the lease at the downtown, Class-A high-rise at 600 Superior Ave. The lease extends the firm’s 30-year occupancy at the Fifth Third Center.
Recognizing how the pandemic has forever transformed office and work life for forward-thinking organizations, the firm has charged a team of architects, technology consultants, and furniture vendors to incorporate innovative ideas such as one-size offices, shared office space, collaborative workspaces, and “Zoom rooms,” where attorneys and staff will have state-of-the-art video, audio and lighting equipment to enhance virtual work.
“The new design will allow us to continue to expand and grow,” said McDonald Hopkins President Shawn Riley. “During the pandemic, we recognized the ability of our attorneys and staff to work effectively in a hybrid environment. We want to give them the opportunity to continue to work remotely while also understanding that people want to come to the office for the social impact, training, mentoring, brainstorming and strategizing together.
JLL’s Rob Roe, Jon Vanderplough and Heather Gilleland represented McDonald Hopkins in examining options for potential relocation and in negotiating the renewal of the lease with the Fifth Third Center. The ongoing flight-to-quality trend has continued in Cleveland even throughout the pandemic with companies re-evaluating their space needs and opting for new upgrades to enhance their current offices, or opt for newly renovated buildings with extensive amenity offerings.
