Linklaters Launches 'Applied Intelligence' and K&L Gates Names a Global AI Innovation Partner: What Mid-Market Firms Should Steal From the BigLaw AI Playbook in 2026

In May 2026, Linklaters launched 'Applied Intelligence' — a team of lawyers and data scientists building custom AI workflows — and K&L Gates created a Global AI and Innovation Partner role. Mid-market firms can't hire a 20-person data science team, but they can copy the operating model. Here's how a unified platform makes it possible.