Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is active in all facets of the evolving corporate governance landscape in the United States, utilizing the multi-disciplinary skillset of the team to advise on ESG measures, proxy contests, shareholder activism, and internal investigations. The firm is very active in the transportation, pharmaceutical, and hospitality sectors, boasting Boeing, Immunotech, and Six Flags as long-term clients. The practice incorporates broad expertise and market reach. In New York, Sophia Hudson has extensive experience in capital markets working on IPOs, private equity work, and general corporate governance in international and domestic deals. Working alongside her, Shaun Matthews excels at crisis management and defending clients from activist investors and shareholders. Chicago’s Mark Filip and Evan Johnson in New York add valuable expertise to the team.