Law Firm Signs 29,000-Square-Foot Deal to Move Operations to Arts District Office

After two decades in a 52-story downtown tower, the global law firm Goodwin has announced a relocation to LA’s Arts District. This move from a traditional high-rise workspace to a low-rise, industrial-style environment highlights evolving preferences for office space in Los Angeles.

The firm is moving approximately two miles from its current 30,400-square-foot footprint at 601 S. Figueroa St. — owned by Uncommon Developers — to a 29,000-square-foot campus at 555 Mateo St.

The new location, known as At Mateo, is owned by ASB Real Estate Investments and currently counts Spotify as a tenant. More than 75 lawyers will eventually occupy Goodwin’s second-floor office space. While specific lease terms were not disclosed, the move signifies a broader shift toward the Arts District, which has matured in the last 15 years as an affordable alternative for growing businesses, similar to Southern California’s Westside or Silicon Beach markets.

“Our move to At Mateo reflects our long-term commitment to Los Angeles and our broader strategy to be deeply immersed in the industries we serve,” said David Pendergast, chair of Goodwin’s Los Angeles office and a partner at the firm. “Southern California has become a powerful innovation corridor spanning Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Orange County and San Diego. From aerospace, space, and defense to life sciences, SaaS and consumer products, this region is driving transformative growth.”

Law firms continue to be a primary catalyst for office activity, accounting for more than 10% of all U.S. office leasing last year, and this trend remains robust across southern California in 2026. In addition to the Mateo Street deal, Goodwin recently announced a new office in Newport Beach, Calif., as well as plans to open a San Diego location this summer. Other recent legal sector activity in downtown LA includes Wilson Elser’s 25,000-square-foot lease at the U.S. Bank Tower and Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani’s 26,000-square-foot relocation to 1 Cal Plaza.

The Goodwin lease for At Mateo was facilitated by Pete Collins and Mike Condon of Cushman & Wakefield, who represented the landlord, ASB Real Estate. Mike Catalano and Steve Barker of Savills represented the law firm in the transaction.