Overview

Amber Harezlak is a technology & IP transactions partner in the Salt Lake City and Bay Area offices of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Amber works closely with Kirkland’s M&A practice on technology, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy aspects of complex corporate transactions. She also represents clients in connection with strategic commercial agreements such as joint ventures, licenses and collaborations. Amber’s practice spans numerous industries, including artificial intelligence, software, business services, and consumer products and brands. She also leverages her scientific background and degrees in bioengineering in connection with representing clients in the life sciences industry. Amber was recognized by Utah Business among its 2024 and 2025 “Legal Elite,” and since 2021 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Technology Law and Intellectual Property Law.

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Recognition

Utah Business: Legal Elite, 2024–2025

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 2024Utah
  • 2021District of Columbia
  • 2015California

Education

  • Northwestern Pritzker School of LawJ.D.magna cum laude2015
    Order of the Coif
  • University of PennsylvaniaPh.D., Bioengineering2006
  • University of California, DavisB.S., Biological Systems Engineering2002