Overview

Matt Bush is a litigation partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Matt has extensive experience in high-stakes civil litigation, devising case strategy and handling all stages of the most complex matters from initial filing, to serving as first chair trial counsel, to appeal. Matt’s appellate background gives him the unique perspective to advise not just on the best strategy to win the critical motion or win the trial, but also to ensure the case is properly set up to win the appeal. Matt was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2020–2024).

Prior to joining Kirkland, Matt argued numerous motions and appeals in state and federal courts across the country, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, motions in limine, directed verdict motions and jury instructions. He has been a part of multiple trial teams in cases successfully obtaining favorable verdicts, and he has second chaired two arguments before the United States Supreme Court.

In 2012, Matt worked for SCOTUSblog, where he covered certiorari petitions likely to be granted and the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius.

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Thought Leadership

Publications

“Andy Warhol And Prince Go To Washington: Supreme Court Hears Argument On Fair Use,” IP Litigator, January 17, 2023

Speaking Engagements

“Recent Amendments to Rule 702: Watershed Moment or Small Tweaks?” Webinar, May 30, 2024

“MDLs: Judges, Defendants and Plaintiffs Too – Who Is Buzzing About What?” Webinar, February 23, 2023

Recognition

Recognized by Best Lawyers as “Ones to Watch,” 2024

Selected by Law360 for the “Editorial Boards – Product Liability,“ 2024

Named a “Key Lawyer” for Products Liability by the Legal 500 United States, 2022–2023

Named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, 2020–2023

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2013New York

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolJ.D.magna cum laude
    Order of the Coif
  • Columbia UniversityB.A.