Government Adopts Office Sharing as Legal Sector Already Leads the Way

Government Adopts Office Sharing as Legal Sector Already Leads the Way

The federal government is playing catch-up to what law firms have been doing for years. In a new initiative, the Trump administration is piloting a coworking platform to transform how federal employees share office space. The GSA recently awarded $100K to two companies—DHC Real Estate Services and LiquidSpace—to develop platforms allowing government employees from different agencies to share underutilized federal office space.

"The government''s objective is to start creating environments where instead of individual agencies occupying their own space with their own needs, it''s thinking more about a flex space model," explained Jon Luttwak, CEO at DHC Real Estate Services, one of the selected contractors. This approach is projected to help the GSA manage its massive 360M SF real estate portfolio more efficiently while reducing costs.

Legal Profession''s Long-Established Office Sharing Tradition

While the government is just beginning to explore office sharing, the legal profession has long mastered this approach. Law firms have been subletting extra offices to other attorneys for decades, creating mutually beneficial arrangements where complementary practice areas generate referrals and established attorneys mentor newer colleagues.

lookingforspace has streamlined this tradition by creating a specialized, commission-free marketplace exclusively for legal professionals. The platform''s innovative 2X factor approach features both "Available Office" listings and "Offices Wanted" listings, creating a more efficient matching system:

For lawyers seeking space:

• Access to office listings specifically suited for legal practice
• Options ranging from single offices to larger suites
• Flexibility for solo practitioners or small firms looking to scale
• The ability to post specific space requirements for firms to find them with Offices Wanted (or “Reverse”) listings.

For law firms with surplus space:

• A direct channel to connect with qualified legal professionals
• Opportunity to offset overhead by monetizing unused offices
• The ability to browse "Offices Wanted" listings to proactively find tenants
• Connections with compatible lawyers who may bring referral opportunities
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LookingForSpace.com Announces Launch of Commission-Free Legal Office Sublet Network

In a significant shift for the legal real estate market, LookingForSpace.com has officially launched its commission-free Legal Office Sublet Network as of April 2025. This innovative platform is specifically designed to address the unique office space needs of the legal community through a revolutionary two-sided approach.

Unlike traditional real estate services that charge substantial commissions, LookingForSpace.com operates on a subscription model that enables direct attorney-to-attorney connections without costly intermediaries. The platform''s dual marketplace allows law firms with extra space to advertise available offices while simultaneously browsing "Offices Wanted" listings from attorneys seeking space—creating what the company calls their "2X Success Formula."

"We''ve completely reimagined how legal professionals can find and share office space," said Neal Lerner, CEO of LookingForSpace.com. "Our approach recognizes that attorneys are skilled negotiators who don''t need brokers standing between them and potential office matches. They simply need the right tools and connections to make informed decisions."

The platform emphasizes the professional environment critical to legal practice, with listings clearly indicating advertiser''s professions to help attorneys identify compatible spaces. Real-time matching notifications alert users instantly when new opportunities match their criteria, streamlining the search process.

LookingForSpace.com has also announced a strategic initiative to partner with bar associations nationwide.  These partnerships aim to create localized networks of legal office sharing while providing bar association members with the tools they need to negotiate individual office sublets on their own.

"Bar associations are natural partners in this endeavor," Lerner continued. "They already serve as hubs for their legal communities, and our platform extends their ability to help members with practical business needs like office space."

Legal professionals interested in learning more about how the platform functions can visit the company''s
How It Works page for detailed information on listing processes, matching algorithms, and subscription options.

As law firms of all sizes adapt to evolving workspace requirements, LookingForSpace.com''s commission-free model offers a timely alternative to traditional real estate services—one that empowers attorneys to manage their office space transitions with the same expertise they bring to their legal practice.

Source: Bisnow.com  3-31-25