MINNEAPOLIS – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces Zimmerman Reed signed a long-term renewal of its 15,179-square-foot lease at IDS Center, a Class A office building located at 80 S 8th St. in downtown Minneapolis. Transwestern Vice President Kevin Salmen and Associate Danny Callahan represented the nationally recognized law firm in lease negotiations.
“Zimmerman Reed remains committed to having a long-term presence in downtown Minneapolis,” said Zimmerman Reed Managing Partner Gordon Rudd. “By renewing our lease at IDS Center, we are investing in our city and helping to ensure that a strong business presence continues to thrive here.”
Zimmerman Reed, which specializes in complex and class-action litigation, has been headquartered at IDS Center since 2011. The building’s central location and connection to the skyway system, along with the firm’s commitment to downtown Minneapolis, were key factors in the lease renewal.
The firm will continue to occupy its current space and plans a full-scale renovation to create a next-generation office environment that is designed to support modern workstyles, fosters connection and teamwork, and positions the firm for continued growth.
“This renewal is a positive signal for stability in downtown Minneapolis,” said Salmen. “After years of uncertainty, it’s promising to see companies making long-term commitments. For Zimmerman Reed, staying at IDS Center reflects the firm’s investment in employee engagement, which is enhanced by amenities that support collaboration, wellness, and retention.”
According to Transwestern’s Minneapolis-St. Paul Q2 2025 Office Market Report, the market recorded two consecutive quarters of positive net absorption for the first time in three years.
The landlord, Accesso, was represented by Jon Dahl of JLL.
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About Zimmerman Reed
Zimmerman Reed is a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ law firm with offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. For more than 40 years, the firm has been at the forefront of complex litigation, representing public entities, professional athletes, businesses, investors, and individuals as plaintiffs in complex litigation. Zimmerman Reed has earned a reputation for delivering results in high-stakes cases, from consumer protection and antitrust actions to securities, data privacy, and mass tort litigation. With a client-focused approach and a history of precedent-setting victories, the firm continues to stand as a trusted advocate for those seeking to hold powerful entities accountable.
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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