Baker McKenzie announced plans to cut approximately 700 business services staff. The firm cited artificial intelligence as a reason for these reductions. The article questions if AI is truly the cause or an excuse. AI is not directly replacing Biglaw lawyers internally. Client use of AI and smaller firms leveraging it may reduce Biglaw's need for lawyers.
https://abovethelaw.com/2026/02/baker-mckenzie-blamed-ai-for-massive-layoff-but-the-problem-is-much-more-complicated/