Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP leverages its expertise in the retail, gaming, financial services and consumer goods sectors to be a strong choice for those seeking assistance with the full array of trademark issues. Dale Cendali heads up the offering with her diverse skillset that spans trademark, false advertising and right of publicity matters. Other key contacts at the practice includes Claudia Ray, who is well-versed in IP protection and brand-building strategies, Joshua Simmons, a prevalent practitioner on the portfolio management and regulatory and advisory side, and Shanti Sadtler Conway, who frequently handles matters pertaining to social media, licensing and a host of trademark related issues. Mary Mazzello is highly capable in relation to trademark, copyright and music royalty mandates. Chicago’s Robin McCue is another name to note; all listed attorneys are based in the firm’s New York office.