Arent Fox

What Arent Fox does

ArentFox Schiff (formerly Arent Fox) is a US law firm founded in 1942, operating as a Limited Liability Partnership (ArentFox Schiff LLP) headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm provides full-service legal counsel across 22 industry verticals and multiple practice areas, including corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, health care, fashion and retail law, cannabis, life sciences, AI and emerging technologies, national security, energy and cleantech, automotive, and more. Its client base is concentrated at the enterprise end of the market, with named matters involving Boston Dynamics (FIFA World Cup 2026 IP campaign), STIIIZY (CBP patent win), and Marquee Brands (Roberto Cavalli acquisition with DAMAC).

The firm generates revenue through billable professional services rendered by attorneys and staff, with pricing conducted on a quote-based engagement model typical of law firms; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is anchored by eight US offices (Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Lake Forest, Ann Arbor) plus a Decentraland metaverse location, and demand is supported by an extensive thought-leadership content engine spanning 17+ specialized blogs and active social channels. In The Legal 500 United States 2026 guide, 23 practices and 81 attorneys were recognized at top tier.

The business model is partnership-based rather than corporate: there is no parent company, no external funding rounds, and no public listing. The firm emphasizes a collaborative partnership structure and industry-focused teaming over corporate hierarchy. Recent strategic emphasis areas include longevity/healthspan, AI/emerging tech, and cross-border M&A, suggesting the firm is extending into adjacent practice areas while maintaining its core regulatory and IP franchises.

Name

Arent Fox

Legal name

ArentFox Schiff LLP

Website

https://arentfox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ArentFox Schiff is a US law firm providing corporate, IP, regulatory, and litigation counsel across 22 industry verticals to enterprise clients, operating from 8 US offices plus a Decentraland presence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Law firm
• Corporate counsel
• Regulatory compliance
• Intellectual property law

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: ArentFox Schiff generates revenue through billable legal services including corporate transactions, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific counsel. Services span 22 industry verticals and multiple practice areas including fashion law, cannabis law, AI law, health care law, and more.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ArentFox Schiff (formerly Arent Fox) is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal counsel across 22 industry verticals and multiple practice areas. The firm delivers transactional, regulatory, litigation, and intellectual property services to enterprise clients in sectors such as life sciences, fashion and retail, automotive, cannabis, AI and emerging technologies, energy, national security, and health care.

Product overview

ArentFox Schiff is a law firm offering comprehensive legal services organized across 22 industry-focused practice areas. The firm provides transactional, regulatory, and litigation services spanning sectors including life sciences, fashion and retail, media and entertainment, venture capital, insurance, automotive, national security, energy, cannabis, sports, and emerging technologies. The portfolio includes both specialized practice areas (such as AI & Emerging Technologies, Cannabis, and National Security) and cross-industry capabilities (such as Intellectual Property, Health Care, and Corporate). The firm operates from multiple office locations serving clients nationally and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Longevity & Healthspan Legal Services Legal counsel focused on longevity science, healthspan optimization, and related regulatory matters for companies in the longevity sector.
• Life Sciences Legal Services Comprehensive legal counsel for life sciences companies including regulatory compliance, IP protection, and commercial transactions.
• Fashion & Retail Law Legal services for fashion and retail brands including IP, licensing, supply chain, and commercial matters.
• Media & Entertainment Legal Services Legal representation for media and entertainment industry clients across various transactional and regulatory matters.
• Venture Capital & Emerging Businesses Legal Services Legal services for VC firms and emerging companies covering funding, formation, and growth-stage transactions.
• Private Companies Legal Services Legal counsel for private company governance, M&A, and commercial matters.
• Family Office Legal Services Legal services tailored for family offices including wealth management, succession planning, and investment matters.
• Insurance & Reinsurance Legal Services Legal representation for insurance carriers, reinsurers, and related entities on regulatory and transactional matters.
• Automotive & Transportation Legal Services Legal services for automotive and transportation sector including regulatory compliance and commercial transactions.
• National Security Legal Services Legal counsel on national security matters including CFIUS, export controls, and government contracting.
• Energy & Cleantech Legal Services Legal services for energy and cleantech companies covering regulatory, project development, and financing matters.
• Agriculture & AgTech Legal Services Legal services for agricultural businesses and agtech companies including regulatory compliance and IP matters.
• Beverage & Food Legal Services Legal counsel for beverage and food industry clients on regulatory compliance, labeling, and commercial matters.
• Cannabis Legal Services Legal services for cannabis companies including licensing, IP protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Sports Legal Services Legal representation for sports industry clients including leagues, teams, and athletes.
• Consumer Products Legal Services Legal services for consumer products companies covering regulatory, IP, and commercial matters.
• Nonprofits & Associations Legal Services Legal counsel for nonprofit organizations and trade associations including governance and compliance.
• Hospitality Legal Services Legal services for hospitality industry including hotels, restaurants, and related businesses.
• Construction Legal Services Legal representation for construction industry clients on contracts, disputes, and regulatory matters.
• Long Term Care & Senior Living Legal Services Legal services for senior living facilities and long-term care providers on regulatory and operational matters.
• Health Care Legal Services Legal counsel for health care providers on regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation.
• AI & Emerging Technologies Legal Services Legal services focused on AI regulation, emerging technology law, and related intellectual property matters.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• Hyundai Motor CompanynotableOthersAFS represented Boston Dynamics in its collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company and FIFA featuring the Atlas robot for the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. AFS provided intellectual property counsel for this global campaign.
• FIFAnotableOthersAFS represented Boston Dynamics in connection with its collaboration with FIFA on the Global FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign featuring Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas.
• DAMAC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFS advised Marquee Brands on its majority acquisition of Italian luxury fashion company Roberto Cavalli through a partnership with the DAMAC Group. This represents a major luxury fashion acquisition transaction.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arentfox
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCo-8-aTGDSe3zdvxg4t9uvg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arent-fox

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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