Ranking tables
Artificial Intelligence | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
A&O Shearman 2 Years Ranked
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 2 Years Ranked
Covington & Burling LLP 2 Years Ranked
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 2 Years Ranked
Fenwick 2 Years Ranked
Hogan Lovells 2 Years Ranked
Jenner & Block LLP 2 Years Ranked
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 1 Years Ranked
Perkins Coie LLP 2 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 2 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 2 Years Ranked
Arnold & Porter 1 Years Ranked
Baker McKenzie 2 Years Ranked
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP 2 Years Ranked
Faegre Drinker 2 Years Ranked
Freshfields US LLP 1 Years Ranked
Kirkland & Ellis 1 Years Ranked
McDermott Will & Schulte 1 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 1 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 1 Years Ranked
Steptoe LLP 1 Years Ranked
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1 Years Ranked
WilmerHale 1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Cooley LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCooley is an esteemed tech-focused firm with a full service offering for clients seeking advice on AI regulation, strategy and disputes. The team demonstrates a strong record for helping clients navigate class actions alleging challenging consumer privacy and copyright claims. The firm is also well versed in counselling matters regarding the development of AI models.

1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Artificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper draws on its team of lawyers and data scientists to handle complex AI matters, covering an array of issues such as compliance and designing AI solutions for clients. The firm regularly works with clients such as Fortune 50 companies and LLM innovators.

1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedGibson Dunn draws on its international resources to handle complex regulatory and transactional AI matters. The firm regularly advises large technology companies, including developers and deployers of AI. The team draws upon impressive technical expertise and in-house experience to better supports clients.

1 Latham & Watkins LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedLatham & Watkins is a reputed full-service firm with substantial expertise spanning the full range of AI-related issues. The group advises developers and deployers of AI on the navigation of emerging regulations, and draws upon its notable IP expertise to represent leading AI companies involved in complex copyright disputes.

1 Morrison FoersterArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedMorrison & Foerster is regularly called upon by a range of clients in highly technical industries, from startups to Fortune 100 companies. The group draws upon the firm's IP, privacy and transactional expertise to advise on the full range of AI-related matters.

1 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison provides support to clients across a range of industries such as technology and banking. The firm employs a cross-functional approach, advising clients in a range of AI-related matters from transactions to regulation.

1 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is well-known for its extensive experience working with cutting-edge startups and major established players in the tech industry. The group works with leading AI companies on high value transactional matters, complex regulatory issues and significant disputes.
Band 2

2 A&O ShearmanArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedA&O Shearman offers clients a global platform, with high caliber resources placed in tech hubs and financial centers global wide to facilitate complex AI regulatory and transactional matters. The firm offers broad strengths in corporate and commercial law for its impressive client base, which ranges from growth companies to technology multinationals.

2 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton houses a well regarded AI practice with broad expertise. The firm has notable experience acting on behalf of developers in high stakes copyright disputes, and also regularly advises on AI deployment and transactional issues.

2 Covington & Burling LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedCovington & Burling has an adept AI practice that is particularly strong in advising across litigation, regulatory and transactional matters. The firm represents developers and deployers across a range of industries, such as technology and financial services.

2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton houses a dedicated AI group with impressive expertise spanning the full range of AI-related matters. The group regularly represents sector-leading companies seeking regulatory counsel on the rollout of new AI application.

2 FenwickArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedFenwick has a well-earned reputation for its counsel to emerging companies in highly complex industries. The group has particular expertise in the representation of AI-focused startups in high value transactional matters, including M&A and licensing.

2 Hogan LovellsArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedHogan Lovells is a full-service global firm that draws upon expertise in relevant practice groups to provide holistic AI-focused advice. The team has notable experience advising major companies in highly regulated industries on AI rollout, with particular expertise working with life sciences companies.

2 Jenner & Block LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedJenner & Block LLP is a respected international firm with a strong record of acting for major tech players on a wide range of complex mandates. The group offers broad expertise for clients seeking advice on AI-related issues, with the capability to advise on regulatory and governance matters as well as IP and complex disputes.

2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe have expertise in many different areas of law as they relate to artificial intelligence. These areas include copyright litigation, corporate and M&A, as well as advice on regulatory landscapes.

2 Perkins Coie LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedPerkins Coie is noted for its considerable expertise in advising emerging and established on the full spectrum of AI issues, ranging from deployment and product counselling to litigation.

2 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell is highlighted for its sophisticated advice to both developers and deployers of AI. The firm advises AI players on their most significant transactions, and is also called upon by leading financial institutions for AI policy and regulatory advice.

2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher is a trusted adviser to major tech companies and leading startups seeking advice on complex AI questions. The firm leverages its broad practice area expertise to provide holistic advice on regulatory issues, transactions and privacy issues.
Band 3

3 Arnold & PorterArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedArnold & Porter has a multi-disciplinary Artificial Intelligence practice, advising clients in many Intellectual Property, cybersecurity and data privacy as well as antitrust capabilities. The firm has cross-border capabilities too, with expertise on the US guidance on the use of AI and the EU AI Act too.

3 Baker McKenzieArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBaker McKenzie houses a respected group with a wealth of expertise relevant to developers and deployers of AI. The team handles the gamut of complex AI-related issues, including transactional work, regulatory advice and data privacy matters.

3 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland has a well respected group with relevant capabilities in advising developers and deployers of AI across a range of sectors such as life sciences, TMT and financial services.

3 Faegre DrinkerArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedFaegre Drinker houses substantial capabilities on an array of AI-related issues. The group has notable experience advising on the deployment of AI in highly regulated industries, with unrivalled expertise working with insurance-sector clients.

3 Freshfields US LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedFreshfields has notable experience advising clients in the AI space in a number of different areas such as regulatory, intellectual property, as well as employment amongst others. The firm has strong cross-border links, advising clients across the US on federal laws as well as other jurisdictions too.

3 Kirkland & EllisArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis have strong litigation experience across a number of disciplines relating to artificial intelligence, including IP, privacy and data protection as well as corporate M&A. They routinely advice clients on the use and licensing of AI, predictive data as well as regulatory issues.

3 McDermott Will & SchulteArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery is recommended for advising clients across a wide spectrum of AI issues such transactions and governance. Clients range from Fortune 50 companies to ecommerce.

3 Sidley Austin LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSidley Austin has deep experience in the artificial intelligence space, representing many blue-chip clients in high profile work related to AI. They have a particular niche in data privacy and cybersecurity.

3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom have renowned expertise in the artificial intelligence world, representing sector clients in high stakes matters ranging from litigation to corporate and M&A transactions.

3 Steptoe LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSteptoe has established a leading AI practice advising clients across the full spectrum of AI work, from regulatory compliance to product counselling.

3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges has experience advising clients on a myriad of artificial intelligence issues related to privacy and cybersecurity, intellectual property and various corporate transactions.

3 WilmerHaleArtificial Intelligence2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWilmerHale is noted for experience representing clients in the regulatory and governance arena, centered around their use of AI. They also have experience solving problems involving intellectual property, litigation and data privacy.