James Goodnow, a Harvard Law grad, is the co-creator of the technology-based Lamber Goodnow business model and brand. When not practicing, he now spends his time working as chair of the management committee of Fennemore Craig, P.C., where is President & Managing Partner.

Goodnow has been recognized for his creative approaches to the business of law. He has been featured on the cover of the American Lawyer, with the related article highlighting his “meteoric rise” in the legal industry. The ABA Journal — the official publication of the American Bar Association — named him one of “America’s Techiest Lawyers.” iPad maker, Apple, selected him as the first lawyer ever to be featured in one of its global commercials, and it also ran a profile piece on the innovative ways Goodnow and his colleagues have used technology in the law on its website. He has appeared on the cover of Attorney at Law Magazine on three separate occasions, most recently being named “lawyer of the year.”

He regularly appears in the media. He has appeared on or been covered by CNN, CNBC, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Newsweek, People Magazine and many others. His peers have given him the highest-possible peer-review rating: AV-Preeminent.

Goodnow is a prolific writer on the area of business and law. He writes a legal innovation, leadership and management column for Above the Law, he has served as a Forbes contributor, and he is the co-author of “Motivating Millennials,” which debuted at #1 on Amazon in the business management category.

Goodnow is deeply committed to his community. He serves on the board for the National Kidney Foundation of AZ, and he volunteers time mentoring entrepreneurs and business owners.

Education

• J.D., Harvard Law School
• B.S., summa cum laude, Santa Clara University
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
• Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society

Awards & Honors

• Benchmark Litigation, Under 40 Hot list, 2018
• AZ Business Leader, Personal Injury Law, AZ Business Magazine, 2018
• Phoenix Magazine, 40 Under 40, 2018
• Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2017-2018
• Southwest Rising Stars®, Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, 2013, 2015-2018
• Benchmark Litigation, Top Litigator Under 40, Future Star, 2017
• Top Valley Lawyers – Personal Injury, North Valley Magazine, 2013, 2015
• Southwest Rising Stars®, Business Litigation, 2012
• Phoenix Business Journal: 40 Under 40 honoree, 2010
• Newsweek, 20 Leaders Plaintiffs’ Trial Lawyers
• National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys: “Top 10 Attorney Award” (under age 40)
• American Society of Legal Advocates: 40 under 40 list
• National Trial Lawyers: 40 under 40 list
• Legal Network: “Top Attorney”
• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell

Bar Admissions

• Arizona
• Colorado
• District of Columbia
• Illinois
• New York
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
• District of Columbia, Court of Appeals
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

• James Goodnow on the cover of Attorney At Law Magazine in a feature discussing the future of law.
• James Goodnow interviewed by Law.com about the legal world’s showdown with the Big Four.
• James Goodnow in an exclusive interview with Phoenix Business Journal: “Tech-minded millennial named big law firm CEO after starting as a file clerk.”
• Legal and political commentator James Goodnow gives ABC News insight on the challenges of prosecuting a high-profile case.
• The American Lawyer profiles the Millennial Who is Now Running an NLJ500 firm
• James Goodnow profiled on LawJobs.com with career advice for those seeking opportunities in the legal field.
• James Goodnow interviewed for a cover story feature in Practical Law Journal entitled “Multigenerational Law Firms – Managing the Evolving Workforce.”
• James Goodnow recognized by Phoenix Magazine in its inaugural “40 Under 40” list of the valley’s brightest talents.
• James Goodnow interviewed by Law.com for an article entitled “Small Firm Struggles Make for Midsize Firm Growth.”
• James Goodnow interviewed by CNBC about Millennial stereotypes in business.
• James Goodnow featured by Law.com as part of a series spotlighting law firm leaders.
• James Goodnow lands on the cover of The American Lawyer in a feature that spotlights the Millennial’s meteoric rise in the law.