Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has been awarded Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Law.com 2025 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Awards. This recognition highlights the innovative partnership between the Firm’s cybersecurity and applied AI (BakerML) practices, which has revolutionized how Baker McKenzie’s lawyers respond to global cybersecurity incidents.
Brian Hengesbaugh, chair of data and cybersecurity at Baker McKenzie, noted, "As global cyber threats grow in scale, speed and sophistication, clients need legal partners who can match pace. This recognition reflects the power of combining deep cybersecurity legal expertise with advanced AI, enabling faster and more confident decision-making. Our collaboration has been a game-changer for us helping our global clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of transforming how legal support is delivered in these high-stakes moments."
“This award recognizes the strength and impact of collaboration across our applied AI capability, specialist practices like cybersecurity and key firm functions,” said Danielle Benecke, founder and global head of BakerML. “Industry peers have observed that our approach stands out because it's more than just deploying technology - it represents a fundamentally new approach to delivering high-value legal services. By uniquely integrating legal expertise, advanced AI and deep domain insights when and where our clients need them, we're helping organizations tackle complex global challenges with much greater clarity and speed."
Baker McKenzie's AI and cybersecurity teams are both at the forefront of providing faster and more strategic decision-making support to clients as the AI landscape evolves. By harnessing global cyber expertise and cutting-edge applied AI capabilities, Baker McKenzie has significantly reduced advisory timelines for regulatory reporting and individual notifications in complex, multi-jurisdictional data breach incidents from days to mere hours or even minutes, delivering critical insights precisely when they are needed most.
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