BAY AREA48 Partners74 Associates Opened in 2003 (SF)Opened in 2008 (PA)

PRACTICE AREAS

• Antitrust & Competition• Corporate• Government & Internal

Investigations • Intellectual Property• Litigation • Tax, Benefits & Estate

Planning

Kirkland has two offices in the Bay Area, located in San Francisco andPalo Alto. With 125 attorneys and a variety of practice areas, the Bay Areaoffices are an exciting, energetic place to work. Our summer programsprovide summer associates with an opportunity to explore our practiceareas, learn about our office and Firm operations, and experience life inNorthern California.

Kirkland’s tradition of giving junior associates early responsibility beginswith the summer program. As a summer associate in the San Franciscoor Palo Alto office, you’ll work on sophisticated matters alongside theFirm’s associates and partners, who are eager to support and guide youalong the way.

Kirkland gives its attorneys — including summer associates — immensefreedom and flexibility. The Firm’s open assignment system lets youdirect your career path by allowing you to choose the matters thatinterest you and work with attorneys from whom you wish to learn.

“Our summer program gives law students the true Kirkland experience: early responsibility, rich training and amazing culture.”JEREMY VEIT, partner

Visit kirkland.com/careers to learn more about the Bay Area offices and our summer programs.

Kirkland receives CentroLegal de la Raza Pro

Bono Champion Award2014

Kirkland named Law Center to PreventGun Violence Pro Bono

Partner of the Year2013

Palo Alto office earnsLEED Certification

2013

Training & DevelopmentSummer associates also get a taste of Kirkland’srobust training and development programs.

The Kirkland Institute for Trial Advocacy (KITA)consists of a series of direct and crossexaminations conducted in a trial-like setting. Toprepare for KITA, summer associates participate ina series of training sessions that cover how toprepare openings, closings, direct and crossexaminations, and how to use documentaryevidence and demonstrative aids. All summerassociates participate in KITA, whether or not theyplan to be trial lawyers after law school.

Summer associates can also attend the KirklandInstitute of Corporate Practice (KICP) sessions tofamiliarize themselves with our varioustransactional practice areas. These trainings

culminate with a mock negotiation program. Allsummer associates also participate in KICP.

Summer in the Bay AreaAs a Bay Area summer associate, your schedulewill be packed with social events that introduceyou to Kirkland attorneys and life at the Firm. Pastevents have included dinner parties at partners’homes, wine tastings, bowling and bocce ball games,sailing on the Bay, pizza-making competitions, andWorld Series Champion San Francisco Giantsbaseball games.

San Francisco and Palo Alto are filled with greatrestaurants, night life venues and culturalattractions including the Golden Gate Bridge,Alcatraz, museums, state parks and more.Neighboring areas such as Marin, Sausalito, Napa,Carmel and Monterey make great day trips.

“It’s exciting to work at a firm that handles a broadarray of cutting-edge work.” AuSTIN POLLET, associate

Kirkland’s Bay Area summer associates enjoy a variety of fun social events, including participating in the AIDS Walk, Casino Night and a Giants game at AT&T Park.