Law Firms — Major Law Firms Accelerate AI-Driven Restructuring as Baker McKenzie Closes Tampa Office Amid Industry-Wide Technology Shifts

Law Firms · 2026-03-17

The legal industry is experiencing a significant structural transformation driven by AI adoption and operational efficiency demands. Today's developments reveal a clear pattern of large law firms actively restructuring their operations, with Baker McKenzie's Tampa office closure representing the latest in a series of back-office consolidations. This trend coincides with growing skepticism about…