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Kirkland & Ellis

    OverviewSuggest Edit

    Kirkland & Ellis is a law firm that offers legal advisory services. Its practice areas include corporate finance, bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax and planning, restructuring, distressed asset sale, and Initial Public Offering (IPO). The firm serves oil and gas, health care, real estate, chemicals, food products, financial services, insurance, and media industries.
    TypePrivate
    Founded1909
    HQChicago, IL, USMap
    Websitekirkland.com
    Employee Ratings4.1More
    Overall CultureBMore

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    Latest Updates

    Employees (est.) (Jul 2021)5,605(+3%)
    Revenue (Y, 2018)$3.2 B(+39%)
    Cybersecurity ratingAMore

    Key People/Management at Kirkland & Ellis

    Jon A. Ballis

    Jon A. Ballis

    Chairman
    Lia Giovanni

    Lia Giovanni

    Chief Innovation Officer
    Christian Cooley

    Christian Cooley

    Chief Financial Officer
    Maria Black

    Maria Black

    Chief Marketing Officer
    Chiara Wrocinski

    Chiara Wrocinski

    Chief Administrative Officer
    Arlan McMillan

    Arlan McMillan

    Chief Security Officer
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    Kirkland & Ellis Office Locations

    Kirkland & Ellis has offices in Chicago, Austin, Boston, Dallas and in 11 other locations
    Chicago, IL, US (HQ)
    300 N LaSalle Dr
    Austin, TX, US
    401 Congress Ave
    Boston, MA, US
    John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon St
    Dallas, TX, US
    1601 Elm St
    Houston, TX, US
    609 Main St
    Los Angeles, CA, US
    2049 Century Park E #3700
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    Kirkland & Ellis Financials and Metrics

    Summary Metrics

    Founding Date

    		1909
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    Kirkland & Ellis Revenue

    Kirkland & Ellis's revenue was reported to be $3.2 b in Y, 2018
    USD

    Revenue (Y, 2018)

    		3.2b
    USDFY, 2015EY, 2018E

    Revenue

    		2.3b3.2b
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    USDFY, 2015

    Revenue/Employee

    		695.1k
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    Kirkland & Ellis Operating Metrics

    Y, 2015

    Profits per Equity Partner

    		$3.61 m

    Revenue per Lawyer

    		$1.43 m
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    Kirkland & Ellis Cybersecurity Score

    Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

    A

    93/100

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    Kirkland & Ellis Company Culture

    • Overall Culture

      B

      71/100

    • CEO Rating

      A+

      83/100

    • Compensation

      A

      84/100

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    Kirkland & Ellis News and Updates

    July 06, 2021

    Worldwide Legal Services Industry to 2030 - Featuring Kirkland & Ellis, DLA Piper and Baker & McKenzie Among Others

    Dublin, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Legal Services Global Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2030: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers, and senior management with the critical informati…
    January 11, 2021

    Kirkland & Ellis recruiting chairs and industry insiders lay out how to get hired at the top-ranking law firm

    Summary List PlacementA summer associate role at Kirkland & Ellis, widely considered one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, is highly sought after by many law students. Kirkland has raked in the top spot in the Am Law rankings three years in a row, and is the highest grossing law …
    December 01, 2020

    S&P's $44 billion deal to buy IHS Markit — Rising stars of real estate — Top banking lawyer joins Kirkland & Ellis

    Summary List PlacementThe big news of Monday was S&P Global announcing plans to acquire IHS Markit for $44 billion, the biggest acquisition of 2020.  Also of note, DoorDash and Airbnb both kick off their IPO roadshows this week.  If you're not yet a subscriber, you can sign up here to get your…
    July 27, 2020

    Top law firms like Kirkland & Ellis and Jones Day have delayed their first-year associate classes. Here's everything we know so far.

    Top law firms are pushing back start dates for their incoming first years amid postponed or cancelled bar examinations and ongoing health concerns due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many firms are providing stipends, loans or other forms of financial compensation to their associate classes. Here's e…
    June 10, 2020

    Litigation finance could reap a bonanza as investment funds and law firms like Kirkland & Ellis are poised to invest in Covid-19 lawsuits

    Litigation financing industry is bracing for a wave of Covid-19 related lawsuits. Financially pressed law firms are likely more willing to tap outside funding to pursue lucrative lawsuits. Global law firm Kirkland & Ellis is poised to reap the benefits of taking on more plaintiff-side cases. P…
    April 13, 2018

    MOVES-Cravath M&A litigator Goldstein leaves for Kirkland & Ellis -sources

    April 13 (Reuters) - Sandra Goldstein, one of law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP's most senior mergers and acquisitions litigation partners, has resigned to join rival law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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     Kirkland & Ellis Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Kirkland & Ellis founded?

      Kirkland & Ellis was founded in 1909.

    • Who are Kirkland & Ellis key executives?

      Kirkland & Ellis's key executives are Jon A. Ballis, Lia Giovanni and Christian Cooley.

    • How many employees does Kirkland & Ellis have?

      Kirkland & Ellis has 5,605 employees.

    • What is Kirkland & Ellis revenue?

      Latest Kirkland & Ellis annual revenue is $3.2 b.

    • What is Kirkland & Ellis revenue per employee?

      Latest Kirkland & Ellis revenue per employee is $570.9 k.

    • Who are Kirkland & Ellis competitors?

      Competitors of Kirkland & Ellis include Perkins Coie, Bird & Bird and Sidley Austin.

    • Where is Kirkland & Ellis headquarters?

      Kirkland & Ellis headquarters is located at 300 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago.

    • Where are Kirkland & Ellis offices?

      Kirkland & Ellis has offices in Chicago, Austin, Boston, Dallas and in 11 other locations.

    • How many offices does Kirkland & Ellis have?

      Kirkland & Ellis has 18 offices.