Data Center Boom Unites Wide-Ranging Practice Areas, Law360
May 01, 2026Law360 quoted partners Barbara Murphy and Jane Accomando in an article examining how law firms are building multidisciplinary teams to support the rapid growth of data center development.
The article explores how rising demand driven by artificial intelligence is reshaping legal services, requiring coordination across real estate, energy, finance, and regulatory practices.
With Morgan Lewis’s data center practice launched in late 2024, Barbara highlighted the firm’s early recognition of capacity constraints tied to compute power and infrastructure demand, noting, “We do a lot in the AI space, so we could see it coming.” Jane emphasized the breadth of services clients require, explaining that “the work touches upon most, if not all, of our practice areas in the firm” and adding, “We really want to be their trusted adviser in all areas.”