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A Hoteling Success Story? A Look Inside Farella's New San Francisco Office

July 12, 2023 Media Coverage
The Recorder

Managing Partner Brian Donnelly and Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner spoke to The Recorder about Farella's move to One Bush Plaza in San Francisco and adopting office space hoteling.

In the article, Tony noted that the firm doubled its office attendance from the same period a year ago without mandated policies. “It’s been very successful,” he said. “It has energized people to return to the office. … People just want to come in more because they see people more.”

According to Brian, the new space has made checking in with partners, associates, and staff much easier. “I make a habit of it a few times a day of just walking around popping my head and saying hello to different people, seeing how they’re doing,” he said.

Link to full article (subscription may be required): https://www.law.com/therecorder/2023/07/12/a-hoteling-success-story-a-look-inside-farellas-new-san-francisco-office/

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