The team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP boasts extensive experience briefing and arguing in the federal courts of appeals, state appellate courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Team members draw on experience gained in US Supreme Court and Court of Appeals clerkships, and has subject area expertise spanning antitrust, bankruptcy, copyright, criminal, education, and ERISA amongst others. John O’Quinn, based in Washington DC, is active across intellectual property disputes and commercial litigation, and leverages experience in the US Department of Justice as Deputy Associate Attorney General when supporting clients. Working across DC and Dallas, George Hicks is recognized for his Supreme Court work, and Jason Wilcox, in DC, is another key name in the IP space. Jay Lefkowitz, in New York, regularly works with high-profile clients in sensitive matters.
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Key clients
- American Jereh International Corporation
- Association for Accessible Medicines
- The Boeing Company
- BP Exploration & Production Incorporated;
- BP America Production Company
- Brilliant National Services, Inc.
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Comet Technologies USA Inc.
- General Motors
- Gilead Sciences, Inc.
- Hecla Mining Company
- iRobot Corporation
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
John O'Quinn; George Hicks; Jason Wilcox; Jay Lefkowitz; Kasdin Mitchell