Barnes & Thornburg expanding space in Chicago’s Loop at 1 North Wacker; Law firm continues its growth with a 29K sf lease extension

9/2/2026

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• Tag: Expansion | Lease | Property Management

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Highlights
Barnes & Thornburg are expanding their lease at 1 North Wacker Drive by 29,000 square feet.
It’s the second time the law firm has expanded their lease in the office tower in the past three years.
The law firm expects to be adding more to their total employee count in the fall.