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Key people at Arent Fox.
ArentFox Schiff, formerly known as Arent Fox, is a major corporate law firm providing comprehensive legal counsel, regulatory advice, and complex litigation services from its dual headquarters in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Illinois. Operating as a recognized Am Law 100 firm, the organization currently employs over 600 attorneys and professionals while generating annual revenues exceeding $500 million. The firm advises corporate clients and nonprofits across the real estate, healthcare, automotive, sports, retail, and technology sectors under the leadership of Chairman Anthony Lupo and Co-Managing Partners Cristina Carvalho and Joseph Krasovec. In March 2022, the organization expanded its national operations by completing a strategic merger with Schiff Hardin and subsequently opened a virtual office within the Decentraland metaverse platform. The original legal entity was officially founded in 1942 by Albert Arent, Henry Fox, and Leon Schneyer.
Key people at Arent Fox.
ArentFox Schiff is a prominent white shoe law firm and lobbying practice headquartered in Washington, D.C., with over 650 lawyers and policy professionals across offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Lake Forest, and others.[1][6] It specializes in industry-focused legal services at the intersection of business and law, including antitrust, corporate, environmental, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, bankruptcy, international trade, and corporate finance, with dedicated groups for sectors like metaverse law, automotive, construction, healthcare, hospitality, energy, non-profits, media/entertainment, sports, and life sciences.[1][6] The firm's mission is to deliver "Smart In Your World" practical, entrepreneurial, and trusted counsel that anticipates client challenges in dynamic industries, serving corporations, governments, politicians, individuals, and trade associations worldwide.[2][6]
ArentFox Schiff stands out for its early adoption of emerging technologies, such as being the first major U.S. law firm to establish a presence in the Metaverse via Decentraland, advising on blockchain, crypto, NFTs, DAOs, and digital assets for clients including the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Diesel, Ferrari, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sony.[2][3]
ArentFox Schiff traces its roots to 1944, when Albert E. Arent joined Henry J. Fox's law practice in Washington, D.C., founding Arent Fox; Edwin L. Kahn, Harry M. Plotkin, and Earl W. Kintner soon joined, renaming it Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn.[1] The firm built a reputation symbiotic with the nation's capital, emphasizing government service, lobbying, and business-law intersections.[7]
A pivotal evolution occurred in 2022 with its merger with Schiff Hardin LLP, effective March 1, creating ArentFox Schiff—a top national firm with enhanced corporate, finance, litigation, and regulatory capabilities across nearly two dozen industries like real estate, life sciences, fashion, sports, and entertainment.[1][4][7] Leaders like Chairman Anthony V. Lupo and Firmwide Managing Partner Cristina A. Carvalho drove the combination, citing shared values, record profitability, and expanded geographic reach.[4]
ArentFox Schiff rides the wave of Web3, Metaverse, and AI convergence, positioning itself as a go-to advisor where law meets disruptive tech—counseling on blockchain infrastructure, digital IP, and regulatory hurdles amid booming virtual economies.[2][3] Its Decentraland entry timed perfectly with 2022's Metaverse hype, enabling it to shape norms for brands entering virtual spaces while industries like fashion, sports, and media face IP/tokenization risks.[2][3]
Market forces like decentralized finance growth, DAO proliferation, and AI's legal demands favor its forward-leaning model, influencing the ecosystem by publishing guides (e.g., Metaverse Industry Guide) and setting precedents for tech-law integration.[3] This cements its role beyond traditional lobbying, helping startups and enterprises navigate SEC rules and venture deals in a post-2022 crypto winter recovery.[2]
ArentFox Schiff's blend of D.C. policy savvy, tech foresight, and merger-fueled scale positions it to dominate legal advisory in AI-driven, virtual economies—expanding Metaverse practices as adoption matures beyond hype.[2][3][5] Expect deeper AI tool integration (building on Harvey pilots) and growth in crypto regulation amid evolving U.S. policies, potentially via new offices or alliances.[5]
Shaping trends like DAO governance and brand tokenization will amplify its influence, evolving it from early adopter to ecosystem architect—"Smart In Your World," now fully virtual.[6]
