Thanks to Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM) for hosting an engaging third annual conference last week in London! We’re proud to support the world’s largest organization dedicated to bringing together talented Black women in the asset management industry and providing them with tools for professional development and advancement. Savannah West, Heaven Chandler, Tierra L. Harper, Chanel Y., Amena Charles, Bree Prince
About us
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from offices in 21 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer. At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. Firm Chairman: Jon Ballis Follow us on Twitter @Kirkland_Ellis Follow us on Instagram @lifeatkirkland Content may include attorney advertising.
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1909
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Updates
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There’s still time to register! Join us for our upcoming webinar designed to help you navigate your 1L summer and gain valuable insights into launching your career: https://lnkd.in/gdTGerJW #KirklandCareers #KirklandEllis #LawStudents
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Stuart Casillas and Ari Levi and debt finance partners Sonali Jindal and Austin Glassman advised Duck Creek Technologies on its acquisition of Risk Control Technologies, Inc. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gY6BZbdk
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This week, we sponsored SMU’s 2024 Corporate Counsel Symposium. Partner Sarah S. Mallett moderated an insightful panel on SEC enforcement, which discussed key takeaways from 2024 and what to prepare for in 2025. The panel included Eric Werner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, David Reece of AT&T and Kelly Vickers of Kimberly-Clark.
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A Kirkland team led by investment funds partners Kevin Wessel, John Muno, Michael Black and Wes Gangi counseled Mill Point Capital LLC on its final close of Mill Point Capital Partners III, L.P. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gypDVzx4
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Louis Gosset and Laurent Victor-Michel is advising Blue Wolf Capital Partners on its acquisition of Synerlab. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqFr256h
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The FTC has introduced new rules that significantly expand disclosure requirements for companies filing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These changes will increase the preparation time, complexity and costs associated with HSR filings. Our attorneys provide a high-level recap of the key changes, which will apply to any M&A transaction reportable under the HSR Act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdGXd8xB
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A Kirkland team led by capital markets partners Joshua Korff, Michael Kim and Allison Bell advised the underwriters on the initial public offering of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9_p_dzv
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, partner Alexia Brancato hosted The Carlyle Group’s Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation Lúcia Soares for a conversation about career, community and culture. Lúcia shared highlights from her journey in the private equity and technology sectors and reflected on how her personal experiences and upbringing shaped her path to success. Thank you to these amazing leaders and everyone who attended for making this an inspiring event! #HispanicHeritageMonth
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Rajab S. Abbassi and Kimberly Han, healthcare & life sciences regulatory partner Dennis Williams and tax partner Polina Liberman advised vision benefits company VSP Vision Care on a definitive agreement to acquire Eyemart Express from private equity firms FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfHBUUSN