Legal workplaces continue to prioritize private offices due to confidentiality needs, maintaining a 1:1 workspace-to-employee ratio despite hybrid work trends. Senior partners’ in-office presence is encouraged for mentorship, with a shift toward more collaborative and equitable cultures.

Keyspace metrics include:
600-800 RSF per attorney, with firms aiming for efficiency.
300-350 RSF per person due to private office needs.
Attorney-to-admin ratio increasing to 7:1 or 8:1 in tech-driven firms.

Office sizes are shrinking, with universal attorney offices at 140-180 SF.
While firms seek space efficiency, the demand for private offices and collaboration spaces remains strong.

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