AUSTIN, Texas — Jackson Walker has signed a lease for more than 110,000 square feet at The Republic, the landmark office tower located at 401 W. 4th Street in downtown Austin. The firm will occupy three mid-rise floors and plans to relocate to the new space in spring 2028.
The Republic combines award-winning design, sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake, and a direct connection to Republic Square Park. Each office floor includes a private terrace that extends the workplace outdoors, along with access to signature building amenities.
“This move represents an exciting next chapter for our Austin office and the attorneys and business professionals who have helped Jackson Walker grow alongside this city,” said Michelle Moore Smith, managing partner of Jackson Walker’s Austin office. “The Republic gives our team a modern, collaborative workplace in the heart of downtown Austin that will enhance how we serve clients, support our people, and strengthen the relationships that have long been central to our success in Austin.”
“This move represents an exciting next chapter for our Austin office and the attorneys and business professionals who have helped Jackson Walker grow alongside this city.”
Co-developed by DivcoWest, Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”), and Phoenix Property Company, The Republic was recently named Project of the Year by the Austin Business Journal for its award-winning design and future-ready workplace experience.
“Austin ranked first for job growth among the nation’s largest metros last year, and The Republic gives companies the location and amenities they need to compete for top talent,” said Seth Johnston, executive vice president at Lincoln.
Jackson Walker has deep roots in Austin. In 1939, the Austin firm Small & Arney was established and later evolved into Small, Craig & Werkenthin. Firmwide managing partner Wade Cooper moved to Austin in 1997 to establish Jackson Walker’s Austin office. In 2000, Jackson Walker joined with Small, Craig & Werkenthin, further strengthening the firm’s ties to the city. Since then, the Austin office has expanded with the region, serving clients across industries while remaining closely connected to the business and cultural life of Central Texas.
“For more than 40 years, Jackson Walker and its Austin predecessor firm, Small, Craig & Werkenthin, have proudly called 100 Congress Avenue home,” said Wade. “As someone who has long been committed to strengthening downtown Austin as a vibrant place to live, work, and play, I am especially proud that Jackson Walker will make its new home in The Republic. This iconic building reflects Austin’s evolution into a dynamic, world-class city, and we look forward to continuing to serve our clients and community from a space that reflects the excellence of our lawyers and business professionals.”
By establishing its next Austin home at The Republic, Jackson Walker will bring its attorneys into one of downtown’s most visible new office developments, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to our clients, colleagues, and the future of a city that has been central to the firm’s growth and identity for decades.
For more information about The Republic, view “Law firm, financial firm take 165,000 square feet at The Republic.”
About Jackson Walker
Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest law firm in the state. Jackson Walker consistently ranks among leading firms in Chambers and Partners, Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers, and as a BTI Client Service A-Team based on feedback from corporate counsel.
