CBRE Partners with Irvine Company to Expand Office Leasing in Chicago

CBRE today announced it has hired the office leasing team of Greg Tait, Maggie Brophy, and Jamion Hartley to join its Chicago office. Tait and Brophy will join the firm as Executive Vice Presidents, and Hartley will be a First Vice President. The team joins CBRE from Irvine Company and will continue to serve the Newport Beach, California-based developer’s 4.45 million square foot Chicago trophy office portfolio, which includes 300 North LaSalle, One North Wacker, and 71 South Wacker.

“Adding this team is a tremendous opportunity for our clients and our office,” said Kevin Collins, Executive Managing Director of CBRE’s Chicago office. “Irvine Company has made a name for itself by investing in elevated workplaces that drive leasing in today’s market. The team’s experience and insight in creating dynamic work environments will strengthen our ability to deliver market-leading results for a diverse range of clients across the city.”

"CBRE’s market expertise positions them as an ideal partner to drive continued leasing momentum at our premier Chicago trophy towers," said Roger DeWames, President of Irvine Company Office Properties. "Our in-house Chicago leasing team will be joining CBRE as part of this partnership, ensuring a seamless transition in representing our Chicago portfolio and our commitment to providing best-in-class service to our customers."

Irvine Company’s Chicago portfolio is comprised of some of the city’s premier office locations with best-in-class features and amenities. CBRE has announced it will relocate its Chicago office from 321 N. Clark to the sixth and seventh floors of 300 N LaSalle. CBRE has been awarded the property management assignment for 300 N LaSalle starting September 2025.

Over the past seven months, Irvine Company has seen strong leasing momentum across its Chicago portfolio, with more than one million square feet of premium office space leased to leading global financial institutions and professional service firms spanning the legal, private equity, accounting, and insurance sectors.

300 North LaSalle - (407K square feet available)

300 North LaSalle is a prestigious 60-story, A+ trophy office tower in Chicago, offering 1.3 million square feet of premium space. The building features a grand three-story lobby and a two-story riverfront terrace, providing an impressive entrance and scenic views. 300 North LaSalle is undergoing a $37 million investment that includes a lobby renovation, new craft coffee bar, transformed fitness center, new meeting and event venue, and an enhanced riverfront day-to-night dining experience. Designed by the award-winning global architecture firm Pickard Chilton, the building boasts a best-in-class Wired Certified Platinum Rating, offering intelligent infrastructure with the highest digital connectivity capabilities, and is LEED® Platinum certified. Additionally, it is one of the few buildings in Chicago that can utilize water from the Chicago River for cooling, reducing energy use and operating costs.

One North Wacker - (63K square feet available)

One North Wacker is a striking 51-story, Class A office tower in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, offering 1.4 million square feet of premium workspace. The building features an iconic, light-filled lobby and hospitality-inspired amenities, including a private fitness center, two on-site restaurants, and a state-of-the-art conferencing and event center known as The Commons. With a central location steps from Union Station, Ogilvie, and CTA lines, it offers unmatched connectivity. Designed to elevate the tenant experience, One North Wacker delivers a high-touch, personalized approach to service. The building is ENERGY STAR® labeled and offers flexible, modern workspaces tailored to today’s dynamic business needs.

71 South Wacker - (108K square feet available)

71 South Wacker is a premier 48-story, Class A+ office tower in Chicago’s coveted West Loop, offering over 1.5 million square feet of high-performance workspace. Designed to deliver a frictionless workday, the building features a dramatic lobby, chef-driven dining, and a hospitality-inspired amenity floor called The Exchange, which includes a self-pour taproom, modern dining area, and event space. Tenants also enjoy access to KINETIC, a private wellness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and luxury locker rooms. Recognized by BOMA with multiple TOBY Earth Awards, the building leads in sustainability, boasting a 17,000-square-foot green roof, and ENERGY STAR® certification. With its efficient floor plates, exceptional service, and proximity to transit, 71 South Wacker stands out as one of Chicago’s most dynamic and sustainable office destinations.

According to a recent CBRE report, trophy office space outperforms the market by a considerable margin, with a Q1 2025 vacancy rate of 14.3%.