Kirkland & Ellis LLP

With a track record in product liability litigation and mass tort matters including multidistrict litigations and class actions, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is experienced in a full range of disputes and litigation, including bet-the-company disputes for pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies, as well as product liability and mass tort cases in state wide and nation wide matters. Lawyers, such as Chicago-based Lisa Madigan , are experienced in working with and litigating against state attorney generals, and Renee Smith, also in Chicago represents clients in high profile products liability, class action and commercial litigation matters. Also in Chicago, trial lawyer Donna Welch covers a broad practice including public nuisance claims, breach of fiduciary duty and pharmaceutical litigation, and also includes plaintiff side litigation. In Washington DC, Jennifer Levy  and Mike Brock are notable for their litigation coverage, with Levy focusing on mass torts, class actions, MDLs and consumer protection actions while Brock is recognized for his handling of bet the business litigation. Kristen Fournier joined the team in May 2025.