James M. Finnegan

Associate Litigation

New York +1 646 444 9171

James M. Finnegan

Overview

James Finnegan is a litigation associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Judicial InternHonorable Patty ShwartzUnited States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit2023

Drafted whitepaper and presentations to key stakeholders to aid in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar’s design and implementation of a national plea-bargaining system.

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Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2025New York

Education

  • Seton Hall University School of LawJ.D.magna cum laude2024

    Order of the Coif

    Comments Editor, The Seton Hall Law Review

    Seton Hall Interscholastic Moot Court Board: 2022 Ronald J. Riccio First Year Moot Court Competition Winner; 2023 BMI National Entertainment Law Competition Quarterfinalist; 2024 Bryant-Moore Civil Rights Competition Quarterfinalist; 2024 Ronald J. Riccio First Year Moot Court Competition Student Chair

  • Villanova UniversityB.A., English & Communicationmagna cum laude2020

    Phi Beta Kappa

    Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity