Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, will combine with Boise-based McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey, a business law firm with strengths in construction, real estate, employment law, and commercial litigation, effective Sept. 1, 2026.
The planned combination will significantly grow Fennemore’s presence in Idaho, adding 13 legal professionals in Boise, while giving MWSS+ clients access to more than 750 team members across Fennemore’s footprint.
“Idaho is an important market for our clients, and we’ve been deliberate about expanding our capabilities to meet that demand,” said James Goodnow, CEO of Fennemore. “We’ve always believed the right combination expands what’s possible. Together, we’ll bring broader legal services, advanced technology, and deeper local relationships to help clients solve today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.”
“We chose Fennemore because it shares our commitment to client service and our belief that relationships matter,” said MWSS+ Partner Chad Nicholson, who will become Fennemore’s Boise Office Managing Partner on Sept. 1. “Our clients will continue working with the attorneys they know and trust, while gaining the resources, reach, and collaborative strength of an Am Law 200 firm built to support their long-term success.”
