Governor Hochul Announces AI Company Legora to Create Over 550 Jobs Through Major New York City Expansion

Expansion Will Establish Nearly 100,000-Square-Foot Manhattan Office Supporting Engineering, Product Development and Research

Project Includes $87.5 Million in Research and Development Commitments Through the Excelsior Jobs Program

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Legora, the agentic operating system for legal work, will significantly expand its U.S. operations with a new office at 11 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, creating over 550 new jobs and establishing nearly 100,000 square feet of office space to support engineering, product development, legal engineering and corporate functions. In support of the project, Empire State Development has offered up to $10.5 million through the Excelsior Jobs Program, tied directly to the company's investment and job creation commitments.

"Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries around the world, and New York is making sure we remain at the forefront of that transformation," Governor Hochul said."Legora's decision to grow its U.S. operations in New York City is another vote of confidence in our unmatched talent, world-class innovation ecosystem and commitment to helping cutting-edge companies succeed. By investing in companies creating the technologies of tomorrow, we're creating the good-paying jobs that will drive New York's economy for years to come."

Legora plans to establish a 98,420-square-foot office at 11 Madison Avenue that will support a broad range of business functions, including engineering, legal engineering, product development and corporate operations. The company has committed to creating over 550 new full-time jobs over the coming years.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Every major AI company that chooses to grow in New York strengthens an ecosystem that is becoming more competitive with each new investment. Legora's expansion will create opportunities for New Yorkers, accelerate innovation and reinforce the momentum we're seeing as global technology companies continue to put down deeper roots across the State."

Legora CRO Patrick Forquer said, "New York is establishing itself as the epicenter of legal AI, and we intend to be part of that story. This office anchors our North American growth, and we're building it alongside a world-class team and customers who are shaping the future of legal work."

Legora CFO David Eckstein said, "With more than 1,500 law firm and corporate customers across 50 markets globally, this office will allow us to expand our presence and provide best-in-class support to our growing customer base."

Read the full press release here.