Global law firms are popping up in Utah. Since September 2021, at least four international law firms have announced offices in Salt Lake City, including Wilson Sonsini, Kirkland & Ellis, Mayer Brown, and Foley & Lardner. They join a list of other large entities already in Utah. There are a couple of reasons why new names are popping up in the state.

First, multinational firms are moving to create an outpost for young lawyers to do work for their clients on the coasts, to manage overhead and increase profits. The move to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic helped to develop this business model.

Also, these firms are looking to work with Utah’s growing tech industry. In their statements announcing their Salt Lake City offices, some the international firms have said they want to serve Utah’s “innovative companies” and the technology, investment, and startup communities.