Law firms have doubled down in Phoenix this summer, with numerous office openings and lateral acquisitions that span Big Law segments, as the market continues to benefit from population growth, a manufacturing boom and a lateral market that remains relatively frothy.

Phoenix has been on the legal industry radar for years. But even as it recorded the hottest-ever month in a U.S. city in July, and growth across the industry has tapered in 2023, the case for the desert city remains strong.