Phoenix, Arizona, March 31, 2026 — Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, continues its strategic growth with the addition of six attorneys to its Fennemore Forward flexible work initiative: Tim Anderson, Alli Cross, Paul Li, Katherine Schichtel, Keith Smith, and Athena Warlen.
The group strengthens the firm’s capabilities in Business & Finance, Real Estate, and Trusts and Estates, aligning with key areas of client demand and long-term growth.

Fennemore Forward is a remote office designation—not a separate entity—that enables attorneys to work remotely while remaining connected to the firm’s technology and collaborative culture. The model continues to attract experienced attorneys seeking greater flexibility without sacrificing the stability, standards, or community of a full-service firm. Today, Fennemore Forward has legal professionals in over 80 cities coast to coast.
Fennemore is building the future of law by bringing together lawyers who share its people-first culture and forward-looking approach, expanding through intentional growth that reflects how legal services are evolving.
About Fennemore.
For more than 140 years, Am Law 200 law firm Fennemore has been blazing a trail of legal entrepreneurship. With an unrelenting commitment to innovation, collaboration, and people, Fennemore partners with businesses across the country to position them ahead of the competition. From pioneering the use of cutting-edge AI to building platforms that supercharge its teams, Fennemore is not just keeping pace—it’s accelerating ahead. With a storied history of client success and industry-leading job satisfaction, Fennemore is redefining what’s possible in the legal industry. For more information, visit FennemoreLaw.com.
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You can also contact us for more information:
- James Goodnow
- President and CEO
- Christopher T. Wilson
- Director of Fennemore Forward