Torridon Law Expands Office Space in Washington
The firm is moving to a 36,000-square-foot office at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, increasing its total footprint by 66%.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Commercial
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Torridon Law firm recently finalized a sublease for 36,000 square feet of office space at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. This move represents a 66% footprint expansion from the firm’s current 22,000-square-foot location at 801 17th St. NW.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the firm to significantly increase its operational capacity within the District. The firm is transitioning into space previously held by Bass, Berry & Sims inside a property managed by Sentinel Real Estate Corp.
The firm is moving into a 445,000-square-foot building that underwent a $15 million renovation in 2017. This change marks a shift from their current quarters at 801 17th St. NW, a building owned by Morgan Stanley's Prime Property Fund.
The players
Torridon Law
A Washington-based legal firm founded in 2022 that recently expanded its office footprint.
Sentinel Real Estate Corp.
An investment firm that owns and manages the property at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Morgan Stanley
A global financial services firm whose Prime Property Fund owns the office building at 801 17th St. NW.
Bass, Berry & Sims
A law firm that previously occupied the office space now subleased by Torridon Law.
The details
The firm secured the new office through a sublease agreement with the outgoing tenant, Bass, Berry & Sims. By expanding from 22,000 square feet to 36,000 square feet, the firm gains substantial square footage within a major commercial corridor. The building at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW serves as a high-profile location, benefiting from a significant capital improvement project completed nearly a decade ago.
Timeline
2017: Sentinel Real Estate Corp. finished a $15 million property renovation.
2022: Torridon Law firm was founded.
Q3 2024: The firm signed its lease for the current 801 17th St. NW space.
Summer 2025: Mike Pompeo joined the firm.
February 2026: Two former Virginia attorneys general joined the firm.
The Home Front
This move highlights the ongoing demand for premium office space in the District following significant capital improvements. It mirrors a broader trend of firms upgrading their physical footprints to accommodate growth and high-profile staff additions.
Business owners should review their current lease agreements for expansion clauses if they anticipate similar headcount growth. Tenants interested in prime commercial locations should prioritize properties with recent capital improvements to ensure modern efficiency and amenities.
The takeaway
Commercial growth often prompts firms to seek larger, updated spaces near historical downtown corridors. Monitor the occupancy rates of nearby office buildings to track how firm relocations impact property demand in your specific area.
Further reading
For more on local market shifts, visit Washington Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bisnow.
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