A Culture that Connects the Dots.
Our Culture
More Than a Firm—a Community
At Fennemore, we believe clients deserve more than strong legal work—they deserve an exceptional experience. For more than 140 years, that belief has guided how we serve clients, support one another, and build for the future.
Our culture is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We value people who lead with integrity, embrace new ideas, and work together to solve complex challenges.
That foundation drives our MORE client service framework and shapes how we deliver responsive, accountable, and client-focused service every day.
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, we are investing in our people and expanding opportunities for the next generation of leaders.
We bring that same forward-thinking mindset to innovation. Project BlueWave AI reflects our commitment to exploring how AI can strengthen service and enhance the client experience.
And we’re just getting started.
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Attorney Job Satisfaction
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Staff Job Satisfaction
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Attorney Retention Rate (50% stronger than industry benchmarks)
Great work starts with great people. Our annual attorney retreat is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the relationships that make our firm stronger. Take a look at highlights from our recent retreat and experience our culture in action.
Culture in Motion
Our culture comes to life in the moments we share. Whether we’re learning together, celebrating milestones, giving back, or simply enjoying time with team members, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of great work. Across offices, practices, and generations, we create opportunities to build relationships, share experiences, and have fun along the way.
Delivering MORE.
The way we serve our clients begins with the way we support one another.
Our MORE Client Service Pillars provide a shared foundation for how we work across the firm. They reflect the values that guide our interactions with clients and each other every day. MORE is about building trust, taking ownership, and always looking for ways to improve.
Innovation
Innovation that Moves Us Forward.
Innovation is a cornerstone of our culture. We encourage curiosity, embrace new ideas, and empower our people to challenge the status quo in pursuit of better outcomes for our clients and one another. Through initiatives like Project BlueWave AI, our teams are exploring new ways to deliver legal services and improve how we work. From DOT, our secure firmwide AI assistant, to EssentialLaw, a next-generation platform that expands access to legal services, innovation is woven into our daily operations and long-term vision
We experiment. We learn. We evolve. Innovation happens at every level of the firm, because better ideas lead to better service for our clients.
The Orange Dot
What’s with the Orange Dot?
The Orange Dot is more than a logo—it’s a reflection of our entrepreneurial culture. It represents the qualities that have defined Fennemore for generations: a commitment to growth, an eye on the future, and a strong sense of family. These principles shape how we serve our clients, support one another, and continue building a firm that’s ready for what’s next.
Local Culture. One Firm.
Fennemore’s culture is shared across the firm and shaped locally. Each office reflect the people, leadership, and communities it serves, while remaining deeply integrated into the broader firm.
From office-led, community initiatives to cross-office collaboration, our people experience the best of both worlds: the familiarity of a local team with the reach, resources, and relationships of a national platform.
Operation One
We invest in professional growth at every stage—from early career development to leadership pathways. Through firmwide programs like Operation One, all-attorney and practice group retreats, and hands-on learning, our people are supported not just to succeed today, but to lead tomorrow.
Belonging & Inclusion
How we work together shapes how we serve our clients.
Our culture is strengthened by different perspectives, shared experiences, and a common commitment to excellence. We believe those differences make us better colleagues, stronger teams, and better partners to our clients.
Join Fennemore.
People don’t just join Fennemore—they stay. Our attorney and staff satisfaction rates consistently outpace industry benchmarks, reflecting a culture built on transparency, trust, and real opportunity to grow.