Strategic Importance of Taft Phoenix
Phoenix is a strategic growth priority for Taft. The firm is investing in the market with purpose, adding strong laterals, expanding core capabilities, and building the bench needed to serve clients at scale. This is intentional and aligned with long-term firm priorities in high-growth industries and emerging areas of demand.
130%
growth in 2025
15
new lateral hires
7
new lateral partners
Serving key industries in the region
Construction, Government & Political, Healthcare, Higher Education, Public Infrastructure, Sports, Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Transportation.
“Being able to plug into a fast-growing office that also was backstopped by a national law firm...was just super important and was integral to the growth of my own practice.”
Sharon Ng
Partner / Joined June 2025
Lateral Perspectives
“They’re not growing just to grow.”
Emily Craiger
Partner / Joined November 2025
“Your practice will benefit from the growth...”
Lonnie Williams, Jr.
Partner / Joined June 2025
Are YOU ready to make the move?
If you are exploring a move and looking for a platform to grow your practice, expand client opportunities, and join a high-performing team in a priority growth market, let’s talk.
Integrating with the broader firm
Phoenix partners operate with strong local leadership and direct access to firmwide resources. Taft is designed to support cross-office collaboration without unnecessary layers, enabling teams to quickly assemble the right talent for client needs.
“Taft offered the platform that I wanted...”
Emily Craiger
Partner / Joined November 2025
Are YOU ready to make the move?
If you are exploring a move and looking for a platform to grow your practice, expand client opportunities, and join a high-performing team in a priority growth market, let’s talk.