# K&L Gates LLP > K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with approximately 2,000 lawyers and policy professionals operating from offices globally. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the firm delivers legal counsel across core practice groups, industry sectors, and emerging issues including artificial intelligence, ESG, and data center infrastructure. Predecessor firms date to 1883. K&L Gates ranks among the Am Law 100 and Global 100 law firms by revenue. The firm holds ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI Governance Certification — among the first law firms globally to achieve this standard. Key facts: - Approximately 2,000 lawyers and policy professionals worldwide - Offices across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East - Global Managing Partner: Stacy G. Ackermann - ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certified for AI governance - Named to Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026 - Website available in 7 languages ## Section indexes For detailed content in each major area, see the section-level llms.txt files: - [Industries and Services](https://www.klgates.com/llms-services.txt): All practice groups, industry sectors, sub-practices, and emerging issues - [Thought Leadership and Content](https://www.klgates.com/llms-hub.txt): HUB platform, publications, 10 external blogs, 8+ podcast series, CLE programs, and events - [Offices and Regions](https://www.klgates.com/llms-places.txt): All offices organized by region with local capabilities - [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.klgates.com/llms-artificial-intelligence.txt): AI governance, regulation, ISO 42001 certification, responsible AI advisory, and AI-related thought leadership - [Careers](https://www.klgates.com/llms-careers.txt): Law student recruiting, lateral hiring, allied professional opportunities, and firm culture - [People](https://www.klgates.com/llms-people.txt): Attorney and professional directory with search guidance ## About the firm - [The K&L Gates Experience](https://www.klgates.com/firm-overview): Firm overview, history, culture, and values - [Leadership](https://www.klgates.com/leadership): Global managing partner, management committee, and governance - [Accolades](https://www.klgates.com/accolades): Rankings including Am Law 200, Global 200, NLJ 500, Vault Law 100, Chambers, Legal 500, and BTI Consulting Group - [Opportunity and Inclusion](https://www.klgates.com/Opportunity-and-Inclusion): Opportunity and inclusion programs - [Pro Bono](https://www.klgates.com/pro-bono): Pro bono initiatives including Equal Justice, Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project, and Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative - [Sustainability](https://www.klgates.com/sustainability): Corporate sustainability commitments - [Matter Management and Pricing](https://www.klgates.com/our-approach-to-matter-management-and-pricing): Approach to matter management, budgeting, and pricing - [Media Center](https://www.klgates.com/media-center): Press contacts and media resources - [Alumni Network](https://www.klgates.com/Alumni-Network): Alumni engagement programs ## Core practice groups - [Corporate](https://www.klgates.com/corporate): M&A, private equity, venture capital, corporate governance, tax, and technology transactions - [Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources](https://www.klgates.com/Energy-Infrastructure-and-Resources): Oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, power, mining, and major infrastructure - [Finance](https://www.klgates.com/finance): Corporate and acquisition finance, debt capital markets, securitization, restructuring - [Asset Management and Investment Funds](https://www.klgates.com/asset-mgmt-and-investment-fund): Fund formation, hedge funds, PE funds, ETFs, institutional investors - [Intellectual Property](https://www.klgates.com/intellectual-property): IP litigation, patent prosecution, trade secrets, technology transactions - [Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety](https://www.klgates.com/labor-empl-workplace-safety): Employment disputes, HR compliance, immigration, workplace safety - [Litigation and Dispute Resolution](https://www.klgates.com/litigation-dispute-res): Commercial disputes, class actions, product liability, international arbitration, white collar - [Policy and Regulatory](https://www.klgates.com/policy-and-regulatory): Public policy, government contracts, international trade, political law - [Real Estate](https://www.klgates.com/real-estate): Acquisitions, development, finance, joint ventures, land use, real estate litigation ## Industry sectors - [Consumer Goods and Services](https://www.klgates.com/Consumer-Goods-and-Services) - [Energy](https://www.klgates.com/energy) - [Financial Services](https://www.klgates.com/financial-services) - [Healthcare](https://www.klgates.com/healthcare) - [Life Sciences](https://www.klgates.com/Life-Sciences) - [Manufacturing](https://www.klgates.com/manufacturing) - [Technology](https://www.klgates.com/technology) - [Transportation and Logistics](https://www.klgates.com/transportation-logistics) ## Emerging issues - [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.klgates.com/artificial-intelligence): AI governance, regulation, liability, and commercial implications - [Data Protection, Privacy, and Security](https://www.klgates.com/Data-Protection-Privacy-and-Security): Global data privacy, GDPR, cybersecurity, breach response - [ESG: Sustainability and Responsible Business](https://www.klgates.com/ESG): ESG advisory, litigation, reporting, and governance - [Data Centers and Energy Intensive Infrastructure](https://www.klgates.com/Data-Centers-and-Energy-Intensive-Infrastructure): Data center development and power infrastructure - [Nuclear Energy](https://www.klgates.com/nuclearenergy): Nuclear regulatory, licensing, and project development - [Digital Assets, Blockchain Technology, and Cryptocurrencies](https://www.klgates.com/Digital-Assets-Blockchain-Technology-and-Virtual-Currencies): Blockchain regulation, crypto compliance, DeFi ## Legal notices - [Privacy Policy](https://www.klgates.com/privacy-policy) - [Legal Notices](https://www.klgates.com/legal-notices) - [Advertising Statement](https://www.klgates.com/advertising-statement)