Client Awards The firm has recent recognition for client service excellence (BTI All-Star, ALM Industry Awards finalist), signaling strong client satisfaction and potential for cross-sell into high-value matter areas such as regulatory, corporate, and dispute resolution services.

Expansion & Talent Five new partners in 2026 indicate growth in leadership depth and practice breadth, creating upsell opportunities to existing clients and attracting mid-market to large corporate clients seeking expanded capabilities in litigation, regulatory, privacy, and corporate work.

Technology Stack Adoption of cloud-ready and workflow tools (Power Apps, ServiceNow, SQL Server, DocuSign, cybersecurity/identity tech) suggests a modernized operations backbone that can be leveraged to propose efficiency enhancements, e-discovery, and data governance solutions for clients with complex regulatory and privacy needs.

Industry Coverage Strong practice areas spanning litigation, regulatory affairs, corporate, privacy, real estate, and bankruptcy position Kelley Drye to cross-sell across industries, especially to clients facing AI governance, digital privacy, compliance and distressed assets scenarios.

Geographic Footprint Presence in major markets (New York, DC, Chicago, Houston, LA, SF, San Diego, New Jersey, Stamford) enables regionally tailored client outreach and partnerships with corporations with multi-state or national legal needs, presenting opportunities for bundled or retainer-based services.