Spencer Fane

Total raised$2.9M
Founded1879
Team size1001-5000
HQAntwerp, Belgium
IndustriesLaw PracticeLegal ServicesIntellectual Property Law

About Spencer Fane

Spencer Fane is a law firm that provides legal services designed to protect and advance the interests of both business and personal clients. The firm distinguishes itself through an unconventional approach to delivering legal services, setting it apart from traditional law practices. Committed to maintaining high standards, Spencer Fane employs a rigorous recruitment process when building its team, ensuring it attracts top legal talent to serve its diverse client base.

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Company at a glance

Locations
Denver, United States ·Houston, United States ·Los Angeles, United States ·New York City, United States ·San Francisco, United States

Founders & Leadership

JC

Jim Lepore, MBA, CPA

COO, CFO

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MK

Michael Knipple

Director of Information Security

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AV

Allen Voor Vart

Chief Financial Officer

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BH

Brad Henry

26th Governor of Oklahoma

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BT

Burton Taylor

Marketing, communications and business development strategist

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About the Team

Team Distribution

  • Operations & Management97%
  • Other Specialized1%
  • Sales & Business Development0%
  • Software Engineering0%
  • No Information0%

Where the Team Studied

  1. 1.University of Kansas
  2. 2.University of Missouri-Columbia
  3. 3.Brigham Young University
  4. 4.University of Colorado Boulder
  5. 5.Harvard Law School

Team Worked At

  • Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
  • Snow Christensen & Martineau
  • Husch Blackwell
  • Stinson LLP
  • Polsinelli

Team Composition

1013 people
  • Legal1 senior431
  • Business Development219
  • Administrative94
  • Operations3 senior43
  • Information Technology3 senior33
  • Accounting21
  • Human Resources3 senior16
  • Finance2 senior15

Culture & values

Leaders work decisively and execute with purpose

Understanding of the importance of flawless timing is valued

Unconventional approach to legal services is emphasized

Client interests are prioritized as a core principle

Funding History

EquityNov 2018

$2.9M

raised

Digital workplace assistant Spencer raised a €2.5M funding round to accelerate growth.

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