NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #cre–U.S. legal sector leasing reached a quarterly record of 7.3 million square feet (sf) in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing the previous quarterly high by 23%, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield. First-half legal leasing reached nearly 12.2 million sf, up 17% year over year, as law firm demand continued to contribute to the recovery in U.S. office leasing. “The legal sector is showing a clear preference for larger footprints, with expansion acti