Career Stories

Attorneys from across our U.S. offices share their experience working at Kirkland. Hear firsthand about the culture, early opportunities for real work, training and initiatives that drew them and keep them here.
  • Jonathan Adair

    Jonathan N. Adair

    Partner Chicago
    By empowering associates to shape their futures, Kirkland creates a culture of openness and opportunity.
  • Isabella Bergonzoli Jaramillo

    Isabella Bergonzoli Jaramillo

    Associate Miami
    Kirkland provides the perfect balance of granting its attorneys autonomy over their careers, while also offering support and guidance along the way.
  • Evelyn Cai

    Evelyn Cai

    Associate Chicago
    At every step, the Firm provides associates with the tools and encouragement to be the best lawyers they can be.
  • Daniel Cellucci

    Daniel R. Cellucci

    Partner New York
    Kirkland facilitates creative thinking and problem-solving early on.
  • Sophie Daroff

    Sophie Daroff

    Associate Miami
    I believe working for a place where mentorship is highly valued and deeply rooted in the culture is crucial for both my long-term success and my day-to-day happiness.
  • Bridget Hamway

    Bridget Hamway

    Associate Dallas
    As a junior associate, it means a lot that your colleagues are not only mentoring you, but also looking out for you and letting you know how you can improve.
  • Ben Hardison

    Ben Hardison

    Partner Dallas
    The open assignment system is one of the things I like most about Kirkland. I get to work on the matters I’m interested in, with the people I want to work with.
  • Lucas Hinds

    Lucas Hinds

    Associate Boston
    The most surprising thing about Kirkland to me is how seamlessly our teams interact across offices. Sometimes it seems as if we are all under one roof working together.
  • Don Hong

    Don Hong

    Partner Washington, D.C.
    I’ve established strong relationships with mentors and sponsors who truly invest in my success.
  • Charles Kilgore

    Charles Kilgore

    Associate New York
    The people I work with and the freedom I'm given definitely keep me here. It's hard for me to imagine liking anywhere else as much as I like Kirkland.