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WelcomeTalent, drive and enthusiasm: That’s what makes a Kirkland & Ellis attorney.

There’s a distinct energy at Kirkland that sets us apart from other firms. We believe in teamwork fueled by creative solutions, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with superior results. Our reputation for excellence is recognized worldwide.

We invite you to learn more about who we are. On the following pages, four attorneys at various points in their careers, and from different practice areas, offices and backgrounds, discuss what makes Kirkland an exceptional place to learn, grow and thrive.

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Patrick Jacobs

PartnerTransactionalNew York

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Work

At Kirkland, you’ll work on challenging, substantive matters right alongside our senior partners. We give you the freedom to choose the matters on which you work.

Kirkland has four core practice areas:

• Transactional: We work on sophisticated transactions, including in the areas of private equity, M&A, debt finance, capital markets, tax and real estate.

• Intellectual Property: We’re known for our complex patent litigation, copyright, trademark, Internet and advertising practices.

• Litigation: We take on the most complex and challenging cases, and our success rate at trial is among the best in the country.

• Restructuring: We represent some of the world’s largest companies and key stakeholders in high-profile, complicated restructurings.

Our attorneys work together as multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative solutions and superior service for our multinational clients.

Life at Kirkland: Close Colleagues

“Kirkland attorneys genuinely

care about the individuals on

their teams, and we rely on one

another to achieve our goals. I have

developed unexpectedly strong

bonds with my colleagues, and I

think the organic nature of the open

assignment system has played a

large part.

“For instance, I was a member

of a team handling a complex,

global matter with an extremely

compressed timeline. The deal team

and our client contacts built strong

connections with one another over

the course of several intense weeks

of in-person negotiations. When the

deal finally closed, it was strangely

bittersweet. We had all bonded for

a common goal and worked hard

together to successfully achieve

it — and then it was suddenly over.

This particular deal had closed a

few days before the Super Bowl

and, because I don’t think any of

us wanted to simply disband so

abruptly, the senior partner had the

Kirkland team over to his house to

watch the game and grill steaks

from the best butcher shop in

Brooklyn. The lesson I took away

was that the relationships you forge

(professional and personal) can be

just as meaningful as the success of

any particular matter.”

— Patrick Jacobs

“At Kirkland, you have the freedom to choose the matters and teams on which you work.”

See a list of our practice areas and representative clients at kirkland.com/services

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“I’m proud to work at a firm that handles such challenging, complex work.”

My Perspective:Patrick Jacobs

“Kirkland provides a stimulating environment with incredible payoff and gratification. I’m honored to work at a firm with such top-notch attorneys, a stellar reputation and a promising trajectory.

“Kirkland helped me to develop the ability to manage complex projects that attorneys at other firms don’t get to handle until much later in their careers. I’ve gained practical and technical experience, and have learned to challenge myself and test my limits, which has enabled me to take on larger responsibilities with confidence.”

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Culture

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Alexandra Schwarzman

PartnerRestructuringChicago

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Culture

Kirkland’s culture sets you up to succeed.

Our environment is friendly, fair and respectful. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and meritocratic structure. From the get-go, you’re a valued team member, and you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds and most esteemed individuals in the legal industry.

Kirkland does not have a minimum billable hour requirement. Our attorneys manage their work and time as they see fit, and we strive to achieve work-life balance.

We believe that we draw strength from our different experiences and backgrounds. Our Firmwide Diversity and Inclusion Committee and various subcommittees for LGBTQ+, women and diverse attorneys support our diversity efforts through rich policies and programming.

Kirkland is also committed to social responsibility. We support a variety of causes and communities through our award-winning pro bono work and contributions through the Kirkland & Ellis Foundation, which donates millions of dollars annually to charitable and law-related organizations around the world.

Life at Kirkland: Early Responsibility

“Kirkland gives associates significant

responsibility early on in their

careers, which provides so many

opportunities to quickly learn and

grow. In terms of knowledge and

experience, I am leaps and bounds

ahead of my peers at other firms.

“As a second-year, I worked on a

matter in which we represented

a creditor in the City of Detroit’s

Chapter 9 bankruptcy case. That

representation demonstrates the

unique types of matters Kirkland

takes on. As a junior associate,

I was often the closest to the

documents and legal research at

issue, and the partners looked to

me to speak up during negotiations

when something wasn’t right.”

— Alexandra Schwarzman

“From day one, associates are encouraged to be proactive in managing their careers.”

Learn more about Kirkland’s social commitment at kirkland.com/social-commitment

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“I’ve formed close friendships with my colleagues at Kirkland.”

My Perspective:Alexandra Schwarzman

“Kirkland attorneys are supportive and friendly, regardless of level or practice group. There’s a fantastic team attitude here.

“I’ve also developed great friendships here with attorneys across multiple practice groups. I’ve stayed particularly good friends with my colleagues from the Summer Program. It’s a fantastic feeling to work with people whom I consider close friends.”

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Justin Singh

Partner Intellectual PropertyLos Angeles

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Legal Education& Development

Kirkland is committed to providing our attorneys with ample resources, legal education and development to guide them throughout their careers — at Kirkland and beyond.

Our formal, practice-specific training programs take place year-round and feature lectures, workshops, mock trials, boardroom exercises and other presentations led by senior attorneys.

To round out your legal education, Kirkland offers frequent in-house professional development programming, including workshops focusing on management and leadership skills

and business development. You’ll also benefit from informal training and development as you work closely with senior associates, partners and clients on sophisticated matters. You’ll be given hands-on work experience and significant responsibility from your first days at Kirkland.

Kirkland’s pro bono, diversity and women’s programs, as well as our various administrative committees, also offer opportunities for personal and professional development and leadership.

Life at Kirkland: Building Confidence

“The learning opportunities at

Kirkland are great — especially

if you’re willing to put yourself

outside your comfort zone.

“In college, I was a computer science

major with a quiet reputation, which

I held on to through law school. My

experiences at Kirkland helped me

to gain confidence to speak up.

“Kirkland’s training programs

helped instill this confidence.

Kirkland’s litigation training

program, the Kirkland Institute for

Trial Advocacy, is an interactive

experience that helped boost

my communication skills. The

program made me feel comfortable

talking to any number of people,

at any level, anytime, anywhere,

without feeling nervous. I know

that with this training, and with the

mentorship of the partners I work

with, I am prepared to handle any

aspect of any litigation matter that

comes my way.”

— Justin Singh

“Our associates gain experience faster than those at other firms.”

Learn more about our attorney learning and development programs at kirkland.com/legaleducation

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“There is mutual trust among the attorneys at Kirkland.”

My Perspective:Justin Singh

“When I was a first-year, I appreciated the fact that the attorneys I worked with trusted me to complete assignments independently, while sharing their expertise and guidance to help me grow as a lawyer. They gave me meaningful responsibility, and they showed me how my tasks fit into the bigger picture of the case and within the Firm as a whole. That kind of informal mentorship and training is incredibly valuable.”

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Anna Rotman

PartnerLitigationHouston

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Achievements

Kirkland’s achievements and awards are a testament to the talent of our attorneys, the excellence of our practices and the effectiveness of our local and Firmwide initiatives.

Part of what drives Kirkland’s success is our commitment to helping our attorneys achieve their goals and build rewarding careers. From the moment you join us, you’ll find that your senior colleagues are eager to

guide and mentor you. Our alumni program is another valuable resource for connecting with current and former colleagues. It’s this enthusiasm for paying it forward that keeps Kirkland thriving and full of energy.

We’re confident that Kirkland’s rich hands-on experiences, trainings and supportive working environments will help you pave your personal path to success.

Life at Kirkland: Personal Success

“I joined Kirkland to help build and

grow the Houston office’s litigation

team. I was immediately drawn

to the Firm’s culture — it’s truly

collaborative, and our attorneys are

hungry and motivated. I feel like I’ve

found my tribe.

“When I came here, I couldn’t

believe the investment that Kirkland

puts into formal training. You don’t

spend a lot of time in law school

learning the nuts and bolts of the

craft — you really have to be taught,

and Kirkland takes that training very

seriously. The associates on my

team feel confident when they go to

take a deposition for the first time,

and that reinforces my confidence

in them.

“Our attorneys are quick,

hard-working, energetic and always

seeing the possibilities. I’m blown

away case after case, working with

colleagues across different offices

and practice areas. I’m proud to call

Kirkland home.”

— Anna Rotman

“Our young attorneys are highly motivated, and Kirkland ensures that they have tremendous opportunities.”

Read more about our recent accolades on the back of this brochure and at kirkland.com

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North America Innovative Lawyers Report Financial Times, 2019

“A-List” The American Lawyer, 2020

Tier 1: 16 categories Chambers Global, 2020

Tier 1: 29 categories Chambers USA, 2020

Best Law Firms for Women Working Mother, 2020

Pro Bono Hot List National Law Journal, 2018

Top 10 Most Prestigious Firms Vault, 2021

Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality Human Rights Campaign, 2020

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