I first learned about Kirkland in undergrad when I was a research fellow for the American Bar Foundation in Chicago. Through Kirkland’s sponsorship of the program, I met a Kirkland transactional partner during a networking reception. I was immediately impressed by her. I thought, “This is an amazing woman working in corporate law,” and was inspired by her. The partner gave me her card, took me out to lunch, and we kept in touch.
During my law school years, the people at Kirkland continued to impress me. That feeling describes the culture here — Kirkland is just an impressive firm. The attorneys are sophisticated — from the junior associates to the most senior partners. You have something to learn from every single person here.
You feel that you’re in the middle of something that is booming and that you’re part of a community. That excitement motivates me, drives me forward.