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Spencer Fane has finalized its combination with Conner & Winters, LLP effective July 1, creating a larger regional platform that extends the firm’s footprint across Oklahoma and Texas and establishes its first office in Arkansas. The move immediately reshapes legal coverage in the Southwest and raises the firm’s national scale.
The union brings together more than 750 attorneys across 38 offices nationwide, according to the firms, joining two practices that emphasize teamwork and client-focused service. For existing clients, the combination promises broader local presence and access to a deeper pool of specialists without needing to look outside the combined firm.
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What changed
The deal took effect at the start of July and adds Conner & Winters’ lawyers and offices into Spencer Fane’s network. That expansion not only reinforces the firm’s positions in Oklahoma and Texas but also puts Spencer Fane on the map in Arkansas for the first time.
- Effective date: July 1
- New scale: more than 750 attorneys
- Office count: 38 offices nationally
- Geographic impact: increased presence in Oklahoma and Texas; inaugural office in Arkansas
- Strategic context: Spencer Fane’s third combination this year, following additions in Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago
Leaders from both organizations framed the tie-up as complementary rather than transformational. R. Kevin Redwine, who led Conner & Winters, said the agreement opens new channels for client services and professional growth for attorneys. Spencer Fane chair Patrick J. Whalen described the move as consistent with the firm’s longer-term approach of partnering with teams that mirror its values of collaboration and high client service standards.
Why this matters now
For clients with cross-border or multi-state needs, the practical effect is immediate: more local attorneys who can draw on a national platform. That can shorten response times on litigation, regulatory matters and transactions by combining local knowledge with broader resources.
For the regional legal market, the transaction is another example of consolidation among mid-to-large firms seeking scale in key U.S. markets. Larger networks can streamline complex engagements and compete for bigger mandates, while individual attorneys gain access to expanded training and practice-area depth.
Integration will be the next test — aligning systems, client teams and office operations across multiple states. Observers will be watching how quickly the firms merge practices without disrupting client service.
Looking ahead
Spencer Fane’s recent streak of combinations suggests a deliberate growth push this year. Whether the firm continues to pursue similar deals or focuses on internal consolidation will shape its competitive position in the months ahead.
Clients and local markets can expect announcements about office-level leadership and practice integrations as the firms move from formal agreement to operational alignment.
