BRIGHT INSIGHT 2025
National Legal Sector Benchmark Survey Results
Cushman & Wakefield’s Legal Sector Advisory Group (LSAG) has published its proprietary legal sector 2025 benchmark survey findings—Bright Insight.
The legal sector continues to outpace office-using industries in both leasing activity and employment growth, fueled by a 13.6% increase in U.S. lawyers since 2020 and a strong demand for premium, flexible office space. Law firms are locking in long-term leases while also rethinking their real estate strategies to align with hybrid work models, shifting associate expectations, and rapid technological change—driving innovation in workplace design and positioning the sector for an agile future. Cushman & Wakefield’s Legal Sector Advisory Group (LSAG) dives into these developments in its 12th annual Bright Insight report. Based on input from law firm leaders around the world, the report explores trends in office space, workplace strategy, talent management, and technology. Backed by Cushman & Wakefield’s extensive experience, the report sheds light on the priorities shaping the legal sector in 2025 and beyond.