Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters)

Leslie is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on patent and trade-secret litigation. Leslie has first-chair experience and represents clients in complex disputes in federal court, at the U.S. International Trade Commission and in arbitration. Since 2019, she has represented clients in IP litigations that resulted in jury verdicts of over $1.8 billion in damages and the entry of several permanent injunctions. Leslie also has significant experience with global FRAND litigation, and has tried and argued unique FRAND issues, and has coordinated strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

Leslie’s practice involves a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, semiconductors, mobile devices, software, batteries, and oil and gas technology. Leslie has also argued before the Seventh Circuit. Leslie is a consistent recipient of Kirkland’s Pro Bono Service Award.

Leslie was recognized in litigation in the IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals in 2024–2025. She was named to “40 & Under Hot List” by Benchmark Litigation in 2020–2022 and recognized as a 2019 “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property Litigation by Law360. She was also included in Law360’s “Legal Lions” feature in February 2020 for her work for Motorola Solutions.

Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2008

University of Notre Dame B.S., Chemistry, cum laude, 2004