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I have been away from Kirkland for over 20 years, and the primary reason why I keep in touch is the quality of the people you see at Kirkland & Ellis—high quality, high powered, intellectual, good people. - Gregg Garmisa, Alumnus, Principal and General Counsel, Studio Gang Architects

Overview

The Alumni Engagement Program's events provide a collegial environment where alumni can connect with former colleagues—whether they are still at Kirkland or have moved on to become alumni. View our photo gallery and watch the videos below for a sneak peek into our latest alumni events.

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Alumni Event Highlights

2017 New York Alumni Event at the Park Avenue Armory

New York Alumni Event, “Cabinet of Curiosities”

Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar" at The Alinea Group restaurants Next, The Aviary and Roister

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2018 Bay Area Alumni Event, “A Seat at the Chef’s Table” with celebrity chefs Tyler Florence and Dominique Crenn

Bay Area Alumni Event at the historic Ferry Building

Washington, D.C. Alumni Event, Hamilton original cast member, Daveed Diggs

2018 Washington, D.C. Alumni Event, “Hamilton at The Hamilton”

Seattle “marketplace” event at local favorite, Canlis

2017 L.A. Alumni Event

L.A. Alumni Event at hotspot, 71Above

Top mixologist, Alba Huerta, serving up craft cocktails in Houston

Inaugural Houston Alumni Event with celebrity chefs Chris Shepard, Bobby Matos and mixologist, Alba Huerta

2017 Chicago Alumni Event, “Turn Up the Heat”

Chicago Alumni Event, “Turn Up the Heat” at Latinicity

2017 New York Alumni Event at the Park Avenue Armory

New York Alumni Event, “Cabinet of Curiosities”

Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar" at The Alinea Group restaurants Next, The Aviary and Roister

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2019 Chicago Alumni Event, "The Bar"

2018 Bay Area Alumni Event, “A Seat at the Chef’s Table” with celebrity chefs Tyler Florence and Dominique Crenn

Bay Area Alumni Event at the historic Ferry Building

Washington, D.C. Alumni Event, Hamilton original cast member, Daveed Diggs

2018 Washington, D.C. Alumni Event, “Hamilton at The Hamilton”

Seattle “marketplace” event at local favorite, Canlis

2017 L.A. Alumni Event

L.A. Alumni Event at hotspot, 71Above

Top mixologist, Alba Huerta, serving up craft cocktails in Houston

Inaugural Houston Alumni Event with celebrity chefs Chris Shepard, Bobby Matos and mixologist, Alba Huerta

2017 Chicago Alumni Event, “Turn Up the Heat”

Chicago Alumni Event, “Turn Up the Heat” at Latinicity

Featured Event

Our "Colleagues for Life" celebrated the inaugural Boston Alumni event at the Kirkland Boston office.

View Past Alumni Events

The Bar / Chicago

A Seat at the Chef's Table / San Francisco

Welcome to Our New Home / Houston

Cabinet of Curiosities / New York

Turn Up the Heat! / Chicago

Science of Great Food / San Francisco

Elevate to Great / Chicago

Contemporary Culture & Cuisine / Washington, D.C.

An Artful Palate / New York

An Eataly Exclusive / Chicago

Connections, Cocktails & Camaraderie / Los Angeles

Garden of Culinary Delights / Chicago

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