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Silver - Individuals: litigation
A litigation powerhouse not limited by geography, Kirkland & Ellis offers first-rate legal services from its offices across the United States and the world. Its attorneys adopt a trial-ready approach to all matters, ensuring they stay ahead of the game for each client they represent. A number of its skilled litigators are located across California, with Adam Alper flying the flag in the Bay Area. Comfortable in all forums and in the most high-stakes disputes, his talents extend across patents and trade secrets. Alper recently worked alongside fellow masterful trial attorney Michael De Vries to secure wins on behalf of both Cognizant TriZetto Software Group and LivePerson, in cases of trade secret misappropriation. De Vries can be found in Los Angeles, as can Luke Dauchot and Ellisen Shelton Turner. Dauchot is a steadfast litigator, expertly winning over juries and sticking with his clientele through long drawn-out contentious matters; Turner’s business understanding makes him an invaluable partner to patrons, both in high-technology matters and in commercially significant transactions.