K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates is a large international law firm with an office in Boston, part of what it describes as one of the largest platforms of US offices of any law firm. Its lawyers and policy professionals work in multidisciplinary teams on legal, regulatory and commercial matters. Current focus areas include artificial intelligence, data protection and privacy, hardware and semiconductors, and quantum technology, including post-quantum cryptography and government contracting for technology companies, investors and research institutions.

The firm’s public policy group includes professionals who have served in the White House, Congress, federal agencies and state and local government. That background is used to help clients follow regulatory and legislative changes and assess their business impact. Beyond the US, K&L Gates operates offices across Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region, including a substantial Australian practice, and represents both local and international clients.

What to Know

• The Boston office is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
• The firm publishes resource centers with insights on policy and technology developments.
• K&L Gates recruits for legal and business roles across its global offices.
• Its quantum team includes people who have served at the Departments of Commerce, Energy and Justice and the SEC.