In this episode of The 1911 Group’s SMU Stories podcast, partner Melissa Kalka discusses her career journey, balancing work with family life and staying connected to the Southern Methodist University community. 🎙️ Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/gzQvDeqK
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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http://www.kirkland.com
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- 1909
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Congrats to partner Daniel Stathis on being named a Rising Star at The IFT’s 2024 IFT Awards! Daniel was commended for his work on top-of-the-market complex international restructuring mandates, extensive record of success for clients, and leadership and mentoring efforts. ⭐ Daniel is a trusted advisor to many large corporations and ad hoc groups of creditors, advising on a wide range of domestic and cross-border restructurings, refinancings, enforcement situations and distressed M&A mandates. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKVnn963
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We’re proud to be recognized by World Trademark Review and IAM as “U.S. Trademark Litigation Firm of the Year.” 🎉 Our trademark attorneys have decades of experience handling some of the highest profile trademark matters with extraordinary results. Our lawyers are frequently called on to provide strategic advice on how best to protect, maintain and enhance valuable intellectual property assets — including building brands and businesses — on a worldwide basis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gN5UJ3BV
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Monica Shilling and Dov Kogen and capital markets partners Pippa Bond and Tommy Felix represented affiliates of Ares Management Corporation in connection with an approximately $500 million Series C-1 financing round for X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcj_n3ec
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Congrats to the Kirkland team led by partners Norm Armstrong and Emily T. Chen for receiving a shout-out in The American Lawyer Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week” column for their work for Cornell University! 🎉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzbfDkYX
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Of counsel Amy Abeloff will moderate the panel “Addressing the Challenges of Class 9” at the International Trademark Association (INTA)’s virtual 2024 Policy Dialogue: Class 09 — The Way Forward on October 24. The panel will focus on four solutions to the challenges encountered by trademark applicants relating to Class 9. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gnN8heJH
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Congrats to our attorneys Rajinder Bassi, Noah Benjamin Stewart-Ornstein, Charlie Griggs, Dana Lee and Guy Buckle on being recognized as “Litigator of the Week” runners-up by The American Lawyer Litigation Daily for their work for client Appian Capital! 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3ys9Nph
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Our restructuring team hosted a webinar on Cineworld’s UK restructuring plans, recently approved by the English Court despite a challenge from opposing landlords. Kirkland partners Elaine Nolan and Theon Chalklen were joined by Tom Smith KC of South Square and Ian Partridge of AlixPartners, with the panel moderated by Kirkland partner Kon Asimacopoulos. Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g9Y9SYim
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We’re proud to be recommended in 18 practice areas in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners UK. Congrats to the 60 Kirkland lawyers listed as “Ranked Individuals” in their fields! We were lauded by clients who spoke with Chambers UK as “extremely strong” and “consistently confident and unwavering,” a firm with sophistication that is “second to none.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTdY4mz7
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A Kirkland team led by corporate partners Steve Napolitano, Maggie Flores and Jimin He advised private investment firm Centerbridge Partners, L.P. on a definitive agreement to acquire high-complexity precision components manufacturer Precinmac LP from an investor group comprising Pine Island Capital Partners, Bain Capital's Private Credit Group and Compass Partners Capital. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3_Z2bi9