The Verdict Is In: For Chicago Law Firms, Only The Elusive Trophy Office Will Do

The court of public opinion on Chicago office space has overwhelmingly ruled that the future is grim, and the prosecution has plenty of evidence thanks to limited new construction, high vacancy rates and stagnation in return to office But in an office market with few hungry tenants, law firms are gobbling up space, making the case for high-quality trophy office. These companies are taking advantage of a struggling market to rightsize operations and secure the best locations for their long-term needs, a departure from the common doomsday prophecies around Chicago office assets.  The only question is whether there is enough top-quality product to go...