Overview

Myra Farooqi is a litigation associate in the Bay Area office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Myra’s practice includes antitrust, government investigations, Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, contract disputes and securities fraud defense. She has gained experience across all stages of litigation, including briefing dispositive motions and managing civil discovery, supporting settlement negotiations, and preparing evidence and witnesses for trial. Myra has particular experience representing clients in investigations and litigation matters against the Department of Justice.

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2023California

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Education

  • University of California, Davis School of LawJ.D.2023

    The Order of the Barristers

    Recipient, Public Interest Certificate 

    Recipient, Outstanding Oralist Award 

    Winner, 14th Annual Intraschool Negotiations Competition 

    Regional Semi-Finalist, 2020 N.T.C/T.Y.L.A Mock Trial

    Honors Board Member & Competitor, Moot Court

    Honors Board Member & Competitor, Trial Practice

    Member, Immigration Law Clinic

  • University of California, BerkeleyB.A., Political Science; Rhetoric & Journalism Minors2018