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Spencer Fane was rated higher than any firm in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Places to Work: Law Firms listing, and Law360 has ranked the firm as among the top four nationally for attorney satisfaction. What’s more, as one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, The American Lawyer shortlisted Spencer Fane as one of eight candidates for Law Firm of the Year in 2023.
Whatever the measure, one thing is certain: we are humbled to know our commitment to culture is catching attention for all the right reasons. At Spencer Fane, our values are our North Star and underly everything we do as a firm.
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Spencer Fane Officially Welcomes New Colleagues in Southwest
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce its official combination with Conner & Winters, LLP, a firm with five offices and a strong reputation throughout the Southwest, effective July 1, 2026.
The combination strengthens the firm’s presence across the Southwest while expanding client access to a highly aligned group of professionals united by a shared commitment to culture, collaboration, and inclusion. With this addition, Spencer Fane now has more than 750 attorneys across 38 offices.
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Courtney Howard
Courtney Howard maintains a broad commercial litigation practice, representing individuals and businesses across a wide range of industries, including private equity, hospitality, news, and entertainment. Her work spans litigation and arbitration, bankruptcy, internal and government investigations, and strategic counseling in jurisdictions across the country. Courtney also has significant experience handling employment-related matters, including disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and confidential information. Prior to beginning her legal practice, Courtney served as a law clerk to the Honorable William P. Johnson of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
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