Fennemore to Accelerate Idaho Growth With McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey Combination

Addition will expand Fennemore's Boise presence with 13 legal professionals serving Idaho's fastest-growing industries.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fennemore, one of the nation's fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, will combine with Boise-based McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey (MWSS+), 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."

Learn more at FennemoreLaw.com.

About Fennemore

For more than 140 years, Am Law 200 law firm Fennemore has been blazing a trail of legal entrepreneurship. With an unrelenting commitment to innovation, collaboration, and people, Fennemore partners with businesses across the country to position them ahead of the competition. From pioneering the use of cutting-edge AI to building platforms that supercharge its teams, Fennemore is not just keeping pace—it’s accelerating ahead. With a storied history of client success and industry-leading job satisfaction, Fennemore is redefining what’s possible in the legal industry. For more information, visit FennemoreLaw.com.

About McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey

McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey is a Boise, Idaho-based business law firm representing businesses, developers, contractors, lenders, employers, and other commercial clients throughout Idaho. The firm advises clients in business law, commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, and real estate matters, providing practical counsel and trial-tested advocacy for complex legal challenges. Known for its personalized service and business-focused approach, McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey helps clients navigate legal issues that shape their businesses and communities. For more information, visit MWSSLawyers.com.