Exclusive: The Wharf lands prominent anchor tenant to kick off phase 2

Williams & Connolly LLP has signed on as an anchor office tenant in the second phase of The Wharf, a major win for developer Hoffman-Madison Waterfront as it prepares to break ground on the next installment of its Southwest waterfront mixed-use project.

The high-powered law firm, which has represented notables including President Bill Clinton and Oliver North, has pre-leased 292,000 square feet at 690 Maine Ave. SW as part of a relocation from its current space at 725 12th St. NW. Williams & Connolly…